March Intro Message:

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick message to introduce myself to the team. I'm Brad and have been a member of the team for the better part of a year now. In this time I have lost just over 100 pounds - I started my journey using a different service but saw all the fun that my wife @ashleycarole86 was having and had to join.

We live just north of Calgary, about an hour's drive to the Rocky Mountains - which is like a second home to us. My weight loss is like a recipe - a mixture of different things that individually wouldn't work well, but when mixed together have proven to be super effective. The include regular exercise - we absolutely love our Peloton and use it almost every day, we also enjoy hiking in the mountains most weekends and you will find me on my road bike spring to fall. On top of exercise, I sprinkle in an attempt at a healthy diet. My food choices are much better than ever before, but no foods are off-limits provided I have the calories. I have an insatiable sweet tooth. From there, I blend in regular calorie tracking. I am responsible for making the majority of the meals in our home (I love cooking) and the deal is that I write down everything the weight of everything that goes in to our meals and make them in exchange for Ash to figure out the calorie counts. Finally, I try to fold in rest and recovery through a good sleep.

My Top 2 biggest challenges I'd like to work on this month:
1) Avoiding screens during the night - I typically don't sleep great, so I have a nasty habit of grabbing my phone and catching up on current events, researching a topic, etc.
2) Hydration - I know that I don't drink nearly enough water. I enjoy water, but I have a tendency to get busy and forget it.

My Goals:
I am now less than 25 pounds away from my ideal weight. The 2022 cycling season is getting closer and closer and I just itching to hop on my bike and start riding. I am currently training for 2 Gran Fondos (aka Century Rides or 160km/100mile rides). I have one in early summer that will be in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and one in late summer from Vancouver to Whistler. Finishing these two races will be a huge accomplishment as I was virtually immobile under 2 years ago as I was waiting on a hip replacement caused by a bad boating accident. Today I am pain free and have been given a second lease on life. I am married to my absolute best friend who is 13 years younger, so I need to do everything I possibly can to extend my life so that we can continue living the life of our dreams!

@veronica1359
I don't know but it's a birthday greeting that makes you smile

@micki48 big hug going out to you

I've learned a lesson - on long Tuesday when I work 'til 7 pm - I need to have a nice dinner waiting on a plate ready for zapping in the microwave. and then...immediately, as @jugar does, I need to brush my teeth. Next Tuesday I will be ready.

Current weight is 228, which I think is either mostly no change or a little gain. Going through a stressful time so it's a little hard to be motivated at the moment

@ashleycarole86 and @YinxFed thanks for the kind words, sweet things! I am hoping that yesterday's weigh-in was the final wake-up call. I did a lot better today (not the "one perfect day" we sometimes quote, but certainly much-improved from the last... oh, 12 weeks?). I started my morning walk with a 1.25 mile jog/shuffle, did a 15 min morning yoga, and a 30 min total body strength workout. Eating was good minus an extra serving of pretzel crisps, and an errant drive down Ben & Jerry's lane. (I got lost).

@micki48 so sorry to hear about your sister! hang in there with the packing! sending hugs.

I never did my intro this month, so here goes: I'm Kay, 27, living in Boston, working in finance. Struggle with binge eating and emotional eating. Joined the group in August 2020, took an ill-fated break in early-ish 2021. Determined to make some real progress in 2022.

My goals for March:
1. water intake goal of 80 oz a day
2. get in a routine of 3-5 days working out a week
3. Possibly quit my job..... which would be scary with no new job lined up yet but such a relief for my mental health, as this job sucks with a capital S.
4. Mix salads into my lunches and dinners, it's been a while since I did a good arugula bowl

@ashleycarole86 can I rejoin the step team this week? daily goal of 10k. time for a triumphant comeback!

I am actually a little jealous of the snow our Canadian friends are getting. We've had a decent winter here in Boston, including this past weekend when I drove home to find that my parking spot had been plowed in! It was the first time I had to really shovel snow in... years. And I had such fun?! My back and shoulders were freakin sore the next day but I kind of wish I had more opportunity to do that kind of workout. At the same time, I took my third fall of the season on slick sidewalks so maybe it's time for spring!! (no injury, caught myself on my hands, just a lot of furtive glances to see which drivers saw me drop to the ground)

Username: Bowens1973
PW: 175.8
CW: 173.8
Loss: 2.0
On track to hit the 160's by April. Outdoor cycling season is almost here!

jugar wrote: »

@bowens1973 and @ashleycarole86
I am getting so excited for you both! So close to goal... I can hear the party band warming up. Added together, you have lost 210.8 pounds! Seriously amazing.

Another party In Alberta
I am amost moving to this city, I love parties