Good Evening Everyone!

Today was sunny🌞and in the 40s F and a bit windy. Son and I went for a walk to get some groceries. Wanted to get a new yellow highlighter but that didn't happen as that store wasn't open yet. Went for a great walk at the river this evening. No where near what I was doing before it got to cold but it felt great. My back is still sore on and off but feels a lot better than it did. Tomorrow going to meet my brother to give him the keys at Mom's building so that he can do the walkthrough and turn them over to management. That will be another step in the process done of getting all Mom's stuff taken care of. I am glad it will be done but will definitely miss the routine of going there. Made chilli and cornbread for dinner.

@Dianedoessmiles1 -yup I did enjoy my walk. I usually play pokemon go/pikmin while walking so my time flies. I don't do too much of the game so I can keep my heartbeat up. Also I usually have an audiobook that i get really into. No pictures...

@Patti241 ,,, Glad your friend is better!! Hey, I have laundry,, where do I drop it off? 🤣🤣🤣 It should be a full load by Thurs.
@Bookienj,,, COOL about playing the games as you walk, without doing so much that it shows you down. I usually have a friend who walks as I do. I "think" they've worked it out on their own, that if they know I am going for one, they MUST or ONE of them MUST be with me. Are they afraid I'll run away? LOL LOL Nah, they want me overdoing it, so they come along. It's both sweet and aggregating. More sweet though. In general out of my core group of friends I walk with, I am the oldest, ,,, hmmm by a year! LOL but, it's so cool when you get "older" and look around, and have many around you who care. So many, even younger ones don't. I LOVE reading as you know,,, from any place in the world, its so cool different cultures are than our own. Hey got any laundry we can bring to @Patti241 ???? LOL Patti,,,,
@wallahalla ,, LOL Now that song will be STUCK in my head,,,, and that's OKAY WITH ME!
@Cseguin2 ,,, OH COOL on the keys now turned over!! Hey GOOD JOB!! Glad your back hurts less,, that's a plus. WOOHOO on the exercise!!! Puzzles most find relaxing. I encourage ANY WAY people can relax to do so. The world has gone mad again. Hope you see a loss but if not, you will soon. I am sure of that.

@Bookienj,,, SO COOL you have Weds walking buddies!! Are you interested in more people to walk in? I belong to Next Door, I am sure if you do and put up a post you'll get some results. Or check to see if there's another way to find them. OH NO DOUBT there are quite a few. Or just simply do as I did ,,, ask your friends and neighbors.
@Wallahalla,, LOLOL Okay that one I CERTAINLY DID LAUGH HARD!
@Cseguin2 ,, GLAD you are taking care of your back!! WOOHOO on the weight loss!! Hey GREAT JOB!! AND also on the insurance etc being taken care of.

I made some honey mustard chicken strips for supper. OH MY SO SUPER GOOD!!


By making it myself the sodium was so LOW!! On the other hand the sugar (honey) was higher, but I am okay with that. Well for today. LOL!

@Patti241 ,,, Hi Patti!!! It was cold here again,but we know i love that!! Its 37 feels like 31 with the wind chill. I've taken a friend to an appointment. It's an hour long one. So I did a 10 min slow walk. No need for a heavy coat, I have on a sweatshirt,,didn't need it buttoned up. Have you been able to go outside today?

@Dianedoessmiles1 -thx for the suggestion! I walk with hubby most mornings and evenings. And when I am solo I gladly have an audio book going.

@Wallahalla,, OOPS!! Though I'd DO SNACKS ANY DAY OVER SNAKES!!
@Bookienj,,, I enjoy the peacefulness when I am on my own. LOL Today I've had so many texts I WANNA SCREAM SO BADLY!! Sadly if I do, LOL they both might hear it!! Though one is upstairs 3 floors in the other wing, and the other person is in the building next door. Its good to be loved of course. But the peacefulness of grabbing a book on a walk,, ahhhh nice!! Glad you get to enjoy that!!
@Cseguin2 ,, what a LOVELY area you get to walk in!!! Have FUN with the challenge!! Love it when I feel motivated!! I HAVE been feeling that this time around ,, for the weight loss. I kept my goal at a simple 50% or at least 25%. I'll likely hit the 50%! WTG on setting goals and reaching them as you are doing!! INSPIRING!! TY TY TY!!

@Dianedoessmiles1 -aw I hope today is a better day!

@Patti241 ,, WOOHOO On combing both errands and exercise!!! I call it "exercise with a purpose." Hope you got some good bargains!!
@Bookienj ,,, It was in many ways. How was your day? Where you able to get out today or was also so COLD out? LOL It was SO COLD!!! Not that I really minded that much. We know I'm MUCH happier in the ❄than I in the ☀🌡(heat).
@Cseguin2 ,,,Its almost 6:15 PM (EST) and its 23 (I think our high was 33) feels like 9,,, highest I saw the wind chill today was 21) going down to 1 F. I can EASILY understand why you kept it really shot outside. THINK of the 🌷⚾🌺💐cause it'll be here before we know it!! For Maine usually we really notice it starting mid April for some flowers to start to come up, but lately not til May for leaves to really POP out on the trees.

How are you feeling about the Winter Challenge and how you did?

I had set in my mind what I wanted to lose, knowing I DO NOT lose quickly,,, and WOOHOO I am RIGHT on schedule, if not a tiny bit ahead of time. I have my EYES on the 50% Weight loss badge the Positively Strong 4 Life team makes

CSEGUIN2 wrote: »

Good Evening Everyone!

Today was a great day! Morning of studying and working out. We decided to wait till tomorrow for our trip as the winds are high and chance of white outs. Afternoon was movie time. Dinner is left overs so enjoying my relaxation.

CSEGUIN2 wrote: »

Good Evening Everyone!

Rained on and off all day. Today is rest weigh and TOPS day. Gained 7.5 lbs🙄. I knew I was struggling but not that much. Oh well. Once I get everything back on track, finish dealing with Mom's stuff and find my new routine that works maybe I will reach that goal. Loaded up on veggies and fruit at the store between the rains.

Sound great and nice to hear from you!

Diane: Yup got everything done.

Good Evening Everyone!

Today has been a busy productive day. The sun was out but freezing till almost noon. Got my walks in this afternoon between walking to my clients and the grocery store. This challenge was hard for me. Ended with weighing more than my starting weight. Oh well guess I could call this maintenance. With everything that has happened during the challenge I am happy with how I did and that it wasn't worse. Almost ready to write my 3rd exam. The second one has not been graded yet but that's ok. Have my Son till Tuesday afternoon so it will be interesting.

Good morning