TEAM: The Slimsons (October)
AB0215
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Welcome to the Challenge new and returning teammates!! This is the conversation/weigh in thread for your Team 
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215.
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215. 1
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WELCOME TO OCTOBER'S CHALLENGE
TEAM SLIMSONS
Are you excited? I know I am!! Can't wait to see everyone's posts and accomplishments!
MY INTRO
My name is Gloria, 42 yrs old, been on this weight-loss journey since 2004. It's been a long uphill battle but I refuse to give up until I meet my long-time goal of 200lbs.
Over the past few years, I've been diagnosed with asthma which has overlapped into COPD ergo the oxygen continuously, gastroenteritis, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, pulmonary hypertension, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, chronic pain in the back and knees.
I am currently under the care of a Bariatric doctor (non-surgical) @Atrium Health Weight Loss Center who has been monitoring my eating habits using the myfitnesspal app. Over the past two years, she has shown me what I was doing wrong, by pointing out key factors to guide me on this new journey for a better healthier me. At first, it was making sure I get the accurate amount of protein and now since I have recently changed to Whole Food Plant Base Lifestyle it's making sure my Fat percentage is very low since my Carb percentage is high. Under her guidance I finally see the scale going down consistently (as long as I follow those guidelines). It's great to have a doctor that is not interested in surgery but what is best for the patient.
***Succeeded losing 61.2lbs and 35inches (since I started measuring) overall so far for YAY!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾🎉🎉🎉🎉***
October GOALS:
1. Lose at 2-3lbs every week
2. Weigh on Thursdays
3. Meal prep weekly
4. Exercise at least 5x a week minimum of 20 minutes
5. Track and journal my experience to see where improvements can be made
6. Intermittent fasting 16:8 from 7 pm-11 am
7. Walk outside at least 3x a week for 10mins 2x a day
**My 2nd small milestone is to lose 49lbs by my birthday 12/31/21 so I will reach my first goal of 100lbs.
Looking forward to reading everyone's post and knowing we will have a successful month. We're in this together 💪🏾❤
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WELCOME TO OCTOBER'S CHALLENGE
TEAM SLIMSONS
Are you excited? I know I am!! Can't wait to see everyone's posts and accomplishments!
MY INTRO
My name is Gloria, 42 yrs old, been on this weight-loss journey since 2004. It's been a long uphill battle but I refuse to give up until I meet my long-time goal of 200lbs.
Over the past few years, I've been diagnosed with asthma which has overlapped into COPD ergo the oxygen continuously, gastroenteritis, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, pulmonary hypertension, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, chronic pain in the back and knees.
I am currently under the care of a Bariatric doctor (non-surgical) @Atrium Health Weight Loss Center who has been monitoring my eating habits using the myfitnesspal app. Over the past two years, she has shown me what I was doing wrong, by pointing out key factors to guide me on this new journey for a better healthier me. At first, it was making sure I get the accurate amount of protein and now since I have recently changed to Whole Food Plant Base Lifestyle it's making sure my Fat percentage is very low since my Carb percentage is high. Under her guidance I finally see the scale going down consistently (as long as I follow those guidelines). It's great to have a doctor that is not interested in surgery but what is best for the patient.
***Succeeded losing 61.2lbs and 35inches (since I started measuring) overall so far for YAY!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾🎉🎉🎉🎉***
October GOALS:
1. Lose at 2-3lbs every week
2. Weigh on Thursdays
3. Meal prep weekly
4. Exercise at least 5x a week minimum of 20 minutes
5. Track and journal my experience to see where improvements can be made
6. Intermittent fasting 16:8 from 7 pm-11 am
7. Walk outside at least 3x a week for 10mins 2x a day
**My 2nd small milestone is to lose 49lbs by my birthday 12/31/21 so I will reach my first goal of 100lbs.
Looking forward to reading everyone's post and knowing we will have a successful month. We're in this together 💪🏾❤
You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story and goals with us.0 -
Hi I’m Vicky. I’m a 46 (almost 47) year old mother of 2 boys (19 and 17). My husband and I have been together for almost 30 years married for 22. It’s hasn’t always been easy and I’ve struggled a lot especially in these last 2 years. Had a lot of loss and it’s been difficult. My relationship has been rocky but with some much needed communication and with me making some much needed time for me, I finally feel like there is hope. This group has let me stick around through it all and for each one of you I am super thankful.
Goals for oct
workout consistently 4x week for 45 min.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
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Height: 5'4"
Age: 61
SW: 245
CW: 203
GW for Oct: 195
UGW: 145 is my BMI healthy weight, but I think 165 is more realistic.
My weigh in day's are Tuesday's
10/1: 203
10/5:
10/12:
10/19:
10/26:
October challenges:
🎃 Keep moving as much as possible.
🎃 Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day.
🎃 Eat under 1200 calorie limit per day.
🎃 Create more meal plans.
🎃 Declutter at least one room.
🎃 Teach our new 8 month old kitty his name: Mr Snicket
🎃 Get a Covid Booster shot.
🎃 Find at least 2 Gifts for my husband for our Anniversary in December (32 years)
🎃 Get an eye exam and new glasses. (I do this once a year)
I have a long laundry list of health issues. My main issue is Rheumatoid Arthritis (the autoimmune version) which impacts my mobility. It's not really arthritis. It attacks all the connective tissues in my body thinking they are foreign invaders. My immune system is out of control and I take immune suppressive medication which is why I need a Covid Booster shot this month.
I will get to my goal weight one day at a time and one pound at a time, I didn't gain all this weight over night. Now that I've been stable on my medications I'm losing the weight. I started counting calories the for the first time in my life 50 day's ago. I'm looking forward to being on this team, and being accountable for the month of October.1 -
Hello,
This is Wendy. I was not sure what happened last month but I was not able to put in my weight...but I aam baaack. I've been a member for a while. Lost weight and gained weight but, now, hopefully on the downward path.
WMEJA
Weigh in Sunday
PW: 211
CW: 210.31 -
ABOUT THE CHALLENGES & REQUIRED WEIGHT POSTINGS
We are going to be running (Optional) Mini-challenges this month: Ultimate Accountability Challenge (Daily Posts).
First and foremost is that participation in this challenge is optional. It's up to you as to whether you want to try this. If you don't want to participate in these challenges, you don't have to, the choice is yours, but I would like to encourage you to participate as it seems to help keep us on track and thinking about our goals on a daily basis and it's encouraging to see other's successes and struggles so that we realize that we are not alone!!
The Daily Posts Challenge is based on another challenge on MFP called UAC (Ultimate Accountability Challenge). The way UAC works is that the aim is to follow 5 basic rules.
#1. Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
#2. Stay inside your allocated daily budget. (you set your own budget)
#3. Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.. As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
#4. 1 pass day permitted per week (went over calories, could not track, not enough exercise, intentional pass)
#5. Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).
****End of the week. those who have managed to keep to plan for 6 out of 7 days are recognized in the thread as being part of the weekly "Winners Circle".
**A side note as there has been a bit of confusion for new members in the past, this is not the same as the official results, which are weight based, this is just another tool to help you reach your weight loss goals.**
**REMEMBER**
You set your own daily budget.
You choose you own exercise and intensity (no step limit, no exercises you cannot or should not do, 20 mins of gardening counts as much as a 10 mile run, activity is activity, anything that gets you up and moving!).
Is not weight based (as weight fluctuates day by day).
Can continue beyond weight loss.
Daily check in keeps you in touch with those doing similar. Longer term weight management is hard to do on your own.
It also has frequent resets (as in a circle each week).
It works on an honor system. Being honest with yourself and others is a key to making things work. Remember, this is a judgement free zone, everyone has good days and bad days, but the way to get to the finish line is by being honest and when we have a bad day, picking ourselves up and carrying on the next day!
Consistency and new habits have been shown the only long term successful way to change weight. We all want the progress made here to last a lifetime.
Your posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes/no
Calories: Yes/no (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/no (what type and how long)
Goals/Day/Comments: (Tell us a brief description about your how your day went or your goals for the day)
Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!!
Your posts should look like this:
AB0215
Week 1
PW =(previous weight)
CW=(current weight)
Please, please setup your posts in that format as it really makes it much easier for us to track your progress for the challenges and the weight loss!!
We'd like to help you be as successful as possible and if we can help in any way, please let us know. Also, if you have any suggestions for the team or fun ideas to spice things up a bit, please feel free to share them, we look for new ways to help engagement and keep people motivated!!
We are committed to this group and to help where we can, and please let us know if we can help in any way!!
Welcome to the October Challenge!!1 -
WELCOME TO OCTOBER'S CHALLENGE
TEAM SLIMSONS
Are you excited? I know I am!! Can't wait to see everyone's posts and accomplishments!Looking forward to reading everyone's post and knowing we will have a successful month. We're in this together 💪🏾❤
MY INTRO
My name is Gloria, 42 yrs old, been on this weight-loss journey since 2004. It's been a long uphill battle but I refuse to give up until I meet my long-time goal of 200lbs.
Over the past few years, I've been diagnosed with asthma which has overlapped into COPD ergo the oxygen continuously, gastroenteritis, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, pulmonary hypertension, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, chronic pain in the back and knees.
I am currently under the care of a Bariatric doctor (non-surgical) @Atrium Health Weight Loss Center who has been monitoring my eating habits using the myfitnesspal app. Over the past two years, she has shown me what I was doing wrong, by pointing out key factors to guide me on this new journey for a better healthier me. At first, it was making sure I get the accurate amount of protein and now since I have recently changed to Whole Food Plant Base Lifestyle it's making sure my Fat percentage is very low since my Carb percentage is high. Under her guidance I finally see the scale going down consistently (as long as I follow those guidelines). It's great to have a doctor that is not interested in surgery but what is best for the patient.
***Succeeded losing 61.2lbs and 35inches (since I started measuring) overall so far for YAY!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾🎉🎉🎉🎉***
October GOALS:
1. Lose at 2-3lbs every week
2. Weigh on Thursdays
3. Meal prep weekly
4. Exercise at least 5x a week minimum of 20 minutes
5. Track and journal my experience to see where improvements can be made
6. Intermittent fasting 16:8 from 7 pm-11 am
7. Walk outside at least 3x a week for 10mins 2x a day
**My 2nd small milestone is to lose 49lbs by my birthday 12/31/21 so I will reach my first goal of 100lbs.
@Welcome back Gloria!0 -
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Hi I’m Vicky. I’m a 46 (almost 47) year old mother of 2 boys (19 and 17). My husband and I have been together for almost 30 years married for 22. It’s hasn’t always been easy and I’ve struggled a lot especially in these last 2 years. Had a lot of loss and it’s been difficult. My relationship has been rocky but with some much needed communication and with me making some much needed time for me, I finally feel like there is hope. This group has let me stick around through it all and for each one of you I am super thankful.
Goals for oct
workout consistently 4x week for 45 min.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
@vicky2767 Welcome back Vicky!
@jeepkat1 Welcome to the team! Great goals! I remember when my kitty's were 8 months old! Enjoy the little one!Height: 5'4"
Age: 61
SW: 245
CW: 203
GW for Oct: 195
UGW: 145 is my BMI healthy weight, but I think 165 is more realistic.
My weigh in day's are Tuesday's
10/1: 203
10/5:
10/12:
10/19:
10/26:
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October challenges:
🎃 Keep moving as much as possible.
🎃 Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day.
🎃 Eat under 1200 calorie limit per day.
🎃 Create more meal plans.
🎃 Declutter at least one room.
🎃 Teach our new 8 month old kitty his name: Mr Snicket
🎃 Get a Covid Booster shot.
🎃 Find at least 2 Gifts for my husband for our Anniversary in December (32 years)
🎃 Get an eye exam and new glasses. (I do this once a year)
I have a long laundry list of health issues. My main issue is Rheumatoid Arthritis (the autoimmune version) which impacts my mobility. It's not really arthritis. It attacks all the connective tissues in my body thinking they are foreign invaders. My immune system is out of control and I take immune suppressive medication which is why I need a Covid Booster shot this month.
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I will get to my goal weight one day at a time and one pound at a time, I didn't gain all this weight over night. Now that I've been stable on my medications I'm losing the weight. I started counting calories the for the first time in my life 50 day's ago. I'm looking forward to being on this team, and being accountable for the month of October.
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Hi! My name is Missy and I used to be take part in this challenge awhile ago but fell off track. Now I’m getting back on track and can’t wait to see what the future may hold! A little about me is that I have 4 flooffy dogs (3 huskies and a bichon), all of whom keep me busy when I’m not at work.
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: No
Goals/Day/Comments:
HW & CW: 225.6
GW range: 110-120
October goal: track regularly, and Zumba minimum of once a week.2 -
Daily Post Sunday 10-03-2021
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes: House work and a trip out to the market for food and the pharmacy.
Goals/Day/Comments: Today was a Loaded Baked Potato for lunch. This day tested me the limit of my calories. I want to have cookies with dessert and a mini bag of kettle corn popcorn for a snack. So I skipped the butter and also my yogurt for breakfast and ate a smaller potato so I could fit everything in. It's been a good day. Mr Snicket is just adorable! He wandered into our yard two weeks ago. Somebody dropped him off in our neighborhood so of course we had to adopt him. I took him to the vet last week for a check up and shots. He's going to hate me on Wednesday when I take him to get neutered.1 -
Hello, I'm Deborah
I was here a while back and really enjoyed this challange. I was able to lose a good bit of weight at that time and, then, life happened and I stopped paying attention to what I was eating, it all returned. So, I'm back to focus on this again. It really helps me to have the daily challenges to keep me accountable.
I was able to get out and walk tonight and that felt good. It's been a long time since I've gotten any regular exercise.
Here's my daily entry for today:
Daily Post Sunday
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes - walked for 20 minutes
Goal for October: - Get back to tracking everything, Staying under my calorie limit, and get back to walking at least 5,000 steps a day minimum.0 -
Mr Snicket is just adorable! He wandered into our yard two weeks ago. Somebody dropped him off in our neighborhood so of course we had to adopt him. I took him to the vet last week for a check up and shots. He's going to hate me on Wednesday when I take him to get neutered.
We have one kind of like that. My son fed her when she showed up on our porch crying for food. We looked for her owner (she had a collar, and she was already spayed), but months went by and no one claimed her. In the mean time, she had adopted us. My son named her Spottedleaf, after one of the cats in the Erin Hunter Warrior's books.1 -
Daily Post
Sunday Oct 3
Track: yes
Calories: yes, under
Exercise: walking 20 minutes0 -
I shall be brief. My name is Leah, a 27-year-old grad student. I am always the wedding guest, never the bridesmaid nor bride. My weight issues stem partly from PCOS, that I was only diagnosed with in the last year. I am trying to find some sort of healthful balance, but lately, all I feel like doing is sitting in my room and hiding/crying.
CW: 183.8
October Week 1 - Sun, 10/3
Track: Yes
Calories: Over
Exercise: None - 6-hour car ride4 -
@DebJB30 Spoddedleaf is a cute name for a cat. Mr. Snicket actually brings our total to 7 rescued cats! I was not looking to adopt another cat since the herd has been getting along and functioning well. But my husband asked for some food to feed the kitten in the yard, then he asked if I wanted to see the kitten. He was so loving, and he has such a big fluffy tail. It was his attitude that earned him a spot in our home. Once he came in he didn't try to go out. We did keep him separate from the other kitties until the vet checked him out. The strangest thing is, the other cats are not trying to kill him. Sure there was some hissing and growling but nothing too scary. And tonight he was on the bed with 2 other cats and they were all getting along. Lol, he has no manners and he does not understand boundaries yet. But he loves cuddles!!0
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@southgirl94 You've already done the hard part by having the desire to make a difference in your life. And your tracking too! Just try to eat a little closer to your calorie goal each day. Take one day at a time, and just focus on that day. It wont happen over night but before you know it, you will gain more confidence. You can do this! Don't forget to stay hydrated and drink lots of water, it helps curb the hunger.0
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Daily Post
Sunday 10/3
Track yes
Calories yes under
Exercise yes 15 minutes of walking outside
Water 80oz (very low for me)
Goals/Comments
It's been trying to get used to walking again but I'm pushing myself.0 -
You got this.Height: 5'4"
Age: 61
SW: 245
CW: 203
GW for Oct: 195
UGW: 145 is my BMI healthy weight, but I think 165 is more realistic.
My weigh in day's are Tuesday's
10/1: 203
10/5:
10/12:
10/19:
10/26:
October challenges:
🎃 Keep moving as much as possible.
🎃 Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day.
🎃 Eat under 1200 calorie limit per day.
🎃 Create more meal plans.
🎃 Declutter at least one room.
🎃 Teach our new 8 month old kitty his name: Mr Snicket
🎃 Get a Covid Booster shot.
🎃 Find at least 2 Gifts for my husband for our Anniversary in December (32 years)
🎃 Get an eye exam and new glasses. (I do this once a year)
I have a long laundry list of health issues. My main issue is Rheumatoid Arthritis (the autoimmune version) which impacts my mobility. It's not really arthritis. It attacks all the connective tissues in my body thinking they are foreign invaders. My immune system is out of control and I take immune suppressive medication which is why I need a Covid Booster shot this month.
I will get to my goal weight one day at a time and one pound at a time, I didn't gain all this weight over night. Now that I've been stable on my medications I'm losing the weight. I started counting calories the for the first time in my life 50 day's ago. I'm looking forward to being on this team, and being accountable for the month of October.
Nice lossHello,
This is Wendy. I was not sure what happened last month but I was not able to put in my weight...but I aam baaack. I've been a member for a while. Lost weight and gained weight but, now, hopefully on the downward path.
WMEJA
Weigh in Sunday
PW: 211
CW: 210.3
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southgirl94 wrote: »I shall be brief. My name is Leah, a 27-year-old grad student. I am always the wedding guest, never the bridesmaid nor bride. My weight issues stem partly from PCOS, that I was only diagnosed with in the last year. I am trying to find some sort of healthful balance, but lately, all I feel like doing is sitting in my room and hiding/crying.
CW: 183.8
October Week 1 - Sun, 10/3
Track: Yes
Calories: Over
Exercise: None - 6-hour car ride
I have been there my friend. Hang in there. Take one day at a time. Hugs0 -
Daily check in
Sun 10/3
Tracked no
Calories ?
Exercise no
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gemwolf110 wrote: »Hi! My name is Missy and I used to be take part in this challenge awhile ago but fell off track. Now I’m getting back on track and can’t wait to see what the future may hold! A little about me is that I have 4 flooffy dogs (3 huskies and a bichon), all of whom keep me busy when I’m not at work.
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: No
Goals/Day/Comments:
HW & CW: 225.6
GW range: 110-120
October goal: track regularly, and Zumba minimum of once a week.
@gemwolf110 Welcome back Missy! You're going to do great! Great goals and they'll set you up for success!1 -
Daily Post Sunday 10-03-2021
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes: House work and a trip out to the market for food and the pharmacy.
Goals/Day/Comments: Today was a Loaded Baked Potato for lunch. This day tested me the limit of my calories. I want to have cookies with dessert and a mini bag of kettle corn popcorn for a snack. So I skipped the butter and also my yogurt for breakfast and ate a smaller potato so I could fit everything in. It's been a good day. Mr Snicket is just adorable! He wandered into our yard two weeks ago. Somebody dropped him off in our neighborhood so of course we had to adopt him. I took him to the vet last week for a check up and shots. He's going to hate me on Wednesday when I take him to get neutered.
@jeepkat1 He will forgive you They always do.
Great day! Way to work in the things you want and stay on track!0 -
Daily Post Sunday
Track yes
Calories yes but over
Exercise none to make a difference0 -
southgirl94 wrote: »I shall be brief. My name is Leah, a 27-year-old grad student. I am always the wedding guest, never the bridesmaid nor bride. My weight issues stem partly from PCOS, that I was only diagnosed with in the last year. I am trying to find some sort of healthful balance, but lately, all I feel like doing is sitting in my room and hiding/crying.
CW: 183.8
October Week 1 - Sun, 10/3
Track: Yes
Calories: Over
Exercise: None - 6-hour car ride
@southgirl94 Welcome back Leah!
PCOS is definitely tough, eating lower carb has recently shown success in lessoning symptoms, I used to have a lot of those symptoms that lower carb eating has really helped with.
Here's a good video on some PCOS things from a very well respected doctor, he talks about the causes and how to reverse it in this video.
Hang in there though, it will get better, you're just in a really tough situation right now.0 -
Hello, I'm Deborah
I was here a while back and really enjoyed this challange. I was able to lose a good bit of weight at that time and, then, life happened and I stopped paying attention to what I was eating, it all returned. So, I'm back to focus on this again. It really helps me to have the daily challenges to keep me accountable.
I was able to get out and walk tonight and that felt good. It's been a long time since I've gotten any regular exercise.
Here's my daily entry for today:
Daily Post Sunday
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes - walked for 20 minutes
Goal for October: - Get back to tracking everything, Staying under my calorie limit, and get back to walking at least 5,000 steps a day minimum.
@DebJB30 Welcome back Deb! I agree with the daily challenge. I keep a daily planner and I've noticed the days I don't fill that out are the days I don't stick to the plan and when I don't stick to the plan, I easily lose focus and lose an entire week! Glad that you enjoyed your walk (me personally, not a fan, I cheat and listen to an audiobook or podcast or go with my neighbor and her 2 dogs for extra incentive!)0 -
Daily Post
Sunday 10/3
Track yes
Calories yes under
Exercise yes 15 minutes of walking outside
Water 80oz (very low for me)
Goals/Comments
It's been trying to get used to walking again but I'm pushing myself.
@gjaholy33 You've already made so many positive changes in your life, it's awesome and inspiring! Definitely push yourself, but don't push too hard, realize that Rome wasn't built in a day and that even if you make it 5 minutes, that's 5 more minutes than you did before and that's a place to start!0 -
Daily Post Sunday
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, 1 hour walk with my neighbor and her German Sheppards (they are great walking incentives)
Comments: I almost got all my plans done, we're just going to take the win.1 -
Daily Post Sunday
Track: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: no2 -
DebJB30
Week 1
PW = 168.9
CW = 167.8
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