The Fireplace
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IDK typical schedule, but weigh-in is Friday 12th, so I'd guess 8th to 10th so we have time to join all the groups, etc.1
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Thanks for posting this! I bought the inspire 2 a couple of weeks ago for 99.99 at Kohls and was pretty sure I was going to return it for something more advanced, and now it is certain!1 -
Please remind me...Are we getting Owls next week? because I'm super excited for next term.
Owls with the acceptance or wait list notification should go out on Monday, November 8th through Tuesday, November 9th (and should be received by the end of Tuesday, November 9th).
*** If you do NOT join by 11:59 pm ET on Thursday, November 11th or respond to the prefect that PM'd, then your spot will be given to someone on the wait list. ***
So make sure to respond to your acceptance PM to hold your space.
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My weight is finally dropping. I imagine it'll start the yoyo pattern again when the challenge starts. 😅0
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I'm finding there is a mystical balance to be found. Towards the end of 36, I was ready for a break.
Now on break, and not getting to gym consistently, I'm wanting 37 to start.0 -
Just jumping in on the fitbit options. I used to have a charge 2 back in the day but then hubby bought me a Samsung active 2 ( which I hate). With my Fitbit I had several friends to tackle challenges and goals with and the battery life was very good. Not the case with the Samsung and although I have stuck with it for nearly a year I am seriously thinking of switching back to the fitbit - but help, which model should I go for? I have gotten used to a watch face so am thinking maybe a versa- any thoughts please?
I’m not a runner so don’t need gps (I think)0 -
I used my wife's old Charge 2 or 3 to first make sure I needed one. Its screen/face was too small and dark when outside. I put up with it until I got a Versa 2 on sale.
It's great. Great battery life, fairly quick syncs with app/phone.
I was able to customize my top seven activities so they come up for easy selection before starting a timed activity.0 -
I have the versa 3. Not sure what's different from the 2. If it has gps, I don't use it. I needed the capability to receive messages while at work when I can't look at my phone. I can also send quick messages back with my voice. I love the battery life, it goes for days and charges quickly. 👍0
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Just jumping in on the fitbit options. I used to have a charge 2 back in the day but then hubby bought me a Samsung active 2 ( which I hate). With my Fitbit I had several friends to tackle challenges and goals with and the battery life was very good. Not the case with the Samsung and although I have stuck with it for nearly a year I am seriously thinking of switching back to the fitbit - but help, which model should I go for? I have gotten used to a watch face so am thinking maybe a versa- any thoughts please?
I’m not a runner so don’t need gps (I think)
I am going to try the Fitbit Sense Advanced--It is their latest and greatest(lol) smartwatch and it is $100 off at $199, so seems like a good deal. The Versa 2 is $179 and is the previous year model. Here is a comparison:
https://versopo.com/en/fitbit-sense-vs-fitbit-versa-2#:~:text=Both, the Sense, as well as the Versa,Versa 2 battery lasts merely for 5 days.0 -
Has anyone changed the heart rate settings on the Fitbit? It had my peak heart rate set for 150 something. I understand how they calculate it but I can rarely get up that high for longer than a minute. I felt cheated🤣 So I lowered the setting by 10. Am I cheating myself for doing that?0
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@bradkcrew I meant to add that my wife has the Fitbit Sense and loves it. When I saw the larger watch face, I knew I needed a "watch" style for it's brightness, and readability.
@Allaesa72 When I switched Fitbits (older tech to newer) I noticed it went from the basic formula (220 minus age) to using METS, based on my resting heart rate.
OTOH, it's much more synced with me specifically, and thus more accurately measuring when I elevate my ranges during exercise.
OHOH, my second round of Quidditch was tough, b/c nothing counted the same. Part of it is me getting fitter, and my resting HR did drop from ~72 to ~58 to 60.
So yea, now it's tough to get to the maximum HR range, but I figure it *should* since that is maximum effort and not meant to be sustained for long periods.
For those without a Fitbit type of device, this is the compelling feature IMO. It's moves one from using a generic formula (220 minus age) that has no differentiation b/t male/female and not knowing your level of fitness, to being very tuned to your own fitness level. Even the sub $100 devices would get one that far.
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Did you make the chili? Cold and rainy here, so perfect chili weather. This is just assembled, before covering up the crockpot.
@pisanee
Did you make the chili? Cold and rainy here, so perfect chili weather. This is just assembled, before covering up the crockpot.
Looks good, I just wish that beans didn't have so many calories.
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@pisanee
Did you make the chili? Cold and rainy here, so perfect chili weather. This is just assembled, before covering up the crockpot.
I did! It was delicious. I didn’t have a chance to buy canned chili beans, but had some baked beans. I doubled the chili powder to compensate, which might have been too much since it was chipotle chili powder. But I would definitely make this again. Now, I need to find a healthy cornbread recipe to go with it.
@bradkcrew They say that spicy food helps burn calories and boost metabolism. I also froze half of it, so I only had to worry about the calories for 1-2 meals.1 -
First thing that came to my mind..........couldn't resist.
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Just back from vacation (Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge), where I did a lot of fun stuff and ate a TON of delicious food. No doubt in my mind I'll have a pound or two gain once the water weight drops, but it was worth it! Tomorrow is back to the norm, shed those couple of pounds and get ready for the next term
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Not too far from me. I'm in Charlotte.
Did you happen to visit Blackberry Farm? Looks about 25 miles east of there.0 -
My mom signed up for the holiday session with us. She's done it in the past but had planned on traveling over summer so didn't join us last term. It looks like we'll have some other previous members coming back too. I feel like it's going to be a good term for Slytherin.1
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Not too far from me. I'm in Charlotte.
Did you happen to visit Blackberry Farm? Looks about 25 miles east of there.
No, we basically strayed back and forth between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We did spend a day out at Cade's Cove and an evening at Sugarland's Shine taste testing the newest flavors
Dawnshealth111 wrote: »My mom signed up for the holiday session with us. She's done it in the past but had planned on traveling over summer so didn't join us last term. It looks like we'll have some other previous members coming back too. I feel like it's going to be a good term for Slytherin.
Yes! One of our returning students (hopefully to Slytherin) is a dear, dear friend of mine! The other is also a blast from my past, but if we get them both... They're BEASTLY players in the events and classroom challenges! I'm soooo ready to start the term!
BTW @MWMstr17 is there a way to invite them to this group? I don't see one myself, but maybe you can?0 -
I see "Invite Friends" as an option, but the group is unrestricted for joining, so I think the easiest thing would be to share the direct link to the group page with anyone you wanted to invite:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/141628-salazars-sanctuary
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Shannon got her owl for Hufflepuff.0
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Awesome! I've been watching for mine.0
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Still waiting here....0
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I just received mine!1
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Owls are out…..1
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Got mine last night. Yay!!1
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Been slacking on gym time during break. Got back today and had a good run on elliptical, with decent cardio/peak time. Did legs for first since forever. Didn't break down and cry, yet. Jumping on box AFTER lunges and squats was a tactical error, though. Prolly looked like a spastic frog.
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https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products
@bradkcrew Versa, Sense and a tracker model on sale at Fitbit.com and on Amazon.
Versa 2 price seems lower than I've seen it.0 -
https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products
@bradkcrew Versa, Sense and a tracker model on sale at Fitbit.com and on Amazon.
Versa 2 price seems lower than I've seen it.
Thanks. I returned the Inspire and bought the Sense at Kohls on Sunday. I'm going to see how I like it. It sure is BIG.0
