My name is Hannah, and I live in Iowa with my husband. I teach high school students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex communication needs. I also fellowship with my church whenever the doors are open, and I enjoy sewing, walking, and traveling. My motivation for joining this group is to achieve a healthy weight and have more energy to do the things I enjoy.

30 Day Spring Challenge, Day Nine (2/27):
1. Get up right away ✖
2. Drink a glass of water as soon as I get up ✅
3. Eat breakfast ✅
4. Take supplements and brush teeth ✅
5. 5 minutes of meditation ✅
6. Exercise ✅ - 1.5 miles walking outside in the afternoon
7. Take a shower ✅

30 Day Spring Challenge, Day Ten (2/28):
1. Get up right away ✖
2. Drink a glass of water as soon as I get up ✅
3. Eat breakfast ✅
4. Take supplements and brush teeth ✅
5. 5 minutes of meditation ✖
6. Exercise ✅ - 1.2 miles walking outside when I got home from work
7. Take a shower ✅

Phrase of the year: OWN IT!

@trooworld This is Me & Max



I really need to get some current ones!

@Glombog Is your dog competing in the show?

@trooworld Sounds like you're kicking off March perfectly, the day after being active and eating better is always easier than the first, you have a streak to keep now!

@fatfifties I had to laugh at being force fed, you got it off fast, way to go!

@laurelfit57 Way to go on doing the spin class! I hope your doctor's appointment goes well tomorrow. Voltaren is pretty awesome, I just ran out and you reminded me I need to get more.

@TeresaW1020 A pizza casserole sounds amazing! It was warm here today too, it's so much easier to be cheerful with the environment is friendly!

@tammymccrady6278 Sounds like you've been busy in the house, glad you had the chance to start getting organized for it. My Dad made a comment once that if you ignore things around the house it's like things become part of the furniture, I've noticed if I don't make an effort to keep things straightened up it's easy to start thinking that way.

@MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO I love that picture, Max loves being outside with you from that big smile, he's so handsome!

Happy March everyone! Not much new on my end, I spent the morning at the food bank farm greenhouse starting a bunch of seeds. I'm helping at the actual farm tomorrow planting seedlings which will be fun. Weather was gorgeous today so I took all my seedlings out in the sun and restarted some of the seeds that hadn't done well, we'll see how it goes now. Workout was good and did well eating. I seem to be a doofus magnet with guys right now, I need to change my brand of deodorant or something. Thank goodness you can block numbers and people these days! Have an amazing March gang! I need to meditate before I forget!

Hi everyone! I am new to the team. I am 44 and a mom of 5. I went back to school for a second degree and I joined the challenge because working and going to school is kicking my butt and I need some motivation. I am halfway though a full time internship. I also want to get to a healthy BMI, because I just beat breast cancer last year and I want to lower my chances of reoccurrence. It was a tough year last year, so I am hoping just being healthier in general will help me feel better.

I weigh 170 pounds and I need to get to at least 145 pounds to be in a healthy range. I want to get to around 130, 135 though to give me some leeway.

I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Katmary71 wrote: »

@Glombog Is your dog competing in the show?

Yes, well kind of. She's a puppy still, so not formal competing, but more as a rehersal. She was great, so with more pratice and loosing the teenager propotions we will be stronger next time.

Many inspiring people in this group! I read everything-

Hi! Having a scattered brain day. Daughter broke up with BF of 2 years yesterday. She's a mess and needs my support. There's trouble brewing again with my Mom's health. I'm reaching the conclusion that's going to be the norm going forward. Dog is still muddling. Perhaps declining a bit, not really sure. I'm working hard to keep my chin up, push out the anxious and negative thoughts and deal with all this one step at a time in the daylight of reason and logic. Focusing on those supporting me- and Ya'll are on that list, so thanks!

Kept to my Spring challenge goals, Decided I couldn't muster a YouTube work out today, so I walked until I started feeling more relaxed. Only took 75 min! Seriously, that was a huge treat for me and I enjoyed it. It helps me get my thoughts in order.

Also focused on the fact that I'm holding onto healthy habits through all this and not going off the rails. I think this could easily be a 10 pound binge.

Lisa

PS: @laurelfit57 - I'm concerned about your pain issues. Please update after your appt. Thinking of you!

Cornanda wrote: »

That should be easy since February 29, 30, and 31 flew right by! 😁

Well today it’s snowing like crazy. But at least it’s the really pretty big flakes. Sure will be glad to see the grass again though. I stuck to my spring challenge yesterday and did everything on my list. Yea for me! Being that today is Pancake Tuesday the kids told me that that was what was for supper no if ands or buts. Lol. I didn’t mind at all as I love having breakfast for supper. My husband and I went for a nice drive today just to get out of the house. We cranked up the old tunes and just had a great time.
Hope everyone has had a good day as well.

@teresaW1020 thank you for putting that sign up! It reminded me, that even though I couldn’t go to the gym I could do a somewhat kick butt workout, I got in 12,000 steps lol.

@kkay2345 wow! You are one very busy lady! Welcome to the team, there is motivation abound here :-) :-).

@trooworld Congrats on avoiding those vending machines, at times of stress, I swear those things have magnets in them!
The doctor told me I definitely have to go to Physio, he does great needling work, hopefully that will help these muscles settle down. I’m sure he will give me some new exercises as well.

@Cornanda that is such a huge accomplishment being able to hang onto health habits instead of going back to those old bad habits, you should be very proud of yourself! I’m sorry your daughter is going through a tough time, I know as a parent you end up feeling their pain. If it doesn’t rain it pours, that is really tough that your mom’s health is declining. I am definitely thinking of you!
My Dr.’s appointment today was for an annual physical so she gave me a good going over from top to bottom :-). I told her about my fall and after a good going over, decided that the fall had probably aggravated a couple of previous conditions. Definitely strained some muscles and this Physio that I go to, he does needling so my doctor was glad that I was booked in with him for tomorrow. She is going to follow up with me next week.

@Fushiakat wow huge congratulations to you! That’s a big deal making it into the 160s!!

@tammymccrady6278 Sounds like you and your husband had a wonderful time!

Well I truly missed my weight class this morning, kind of started my day in a blah way. I was able to get my car in to get fixed, get in for my doctors appointment and take Vannie on a couple of good walks. So I actually was able to get in over 12,000 steps today, I guess that’s something :-)!

@kkay2345 Welcome to Slimpossibles! Congratulations on beating breast cancer last year, smart to get as healthy as you can now. I look forward to getting to know you too!

@trooworld Way to go on avoiding the vending machines and thank you for donating blood! I didn't realize you couldn't exercise afterward, I wasn't exercising the last time I donated so I probably ignored it!

@Glombog That's awesome, practice makes perfect, right?! Plus being in the atmosphere will make her less nervous if she competes in the future.

@Cornanda I can handle no chocolate on those days! I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's relationship not working out. Sounds like things are definitely high stress, praying things calm down and sending positive thoughts your way! I'm so glad walking helped, it's way better than coping with food plus you feel proud of yourself and relaxed instead of guilty afterward.

@FushiaKat Congratulations on being in the 160s, woot woot!

@FUPA_B_GONE I hope you feel better soon, eating is horrible after dental surgery!

@tammymccrady6278 Spring is almost here, bet you're tired of the snow! Enjoy breakfast for dinner, I love it too!

@annflaherty1 Your poor husband, that really sucks here he is doing something for his health and hurt himself. Way to go on going back to your workout, it's hard to start up again after stopping but you kicked booty!

@laurelfit57 Over 12,000 steps is a lot, way to go! I think sometimes we discount what is actually great exercise for the average person because we're used to doing more but those walks pay off and are great for you.

Hi everyone! I ended up pretty busy this morning, worked out and went to the bank and was on my way to the food bank farm when I got notice my nephew stayed home today which was disappointing, I was hoping since they got the dog he was happier but it's another setback. I had a phone appointment then spent some time in the yard reorganizing my cabbage farm (they're growing really slow, my tomato plants will be ready to go in next month so I'm not sure what to do with all of them). I was marveling at dinner when I only had one serving of pasta (Banza) how different it is than eating half a box before I knew how bad I was eating, I added zucchini and ground turkey so it was actually pretty satisfying, just crazy how I used to eat. I'm doing good with eating two meals and a snack. I avoided Diet Pepsi at my brother's but it was really hard! I have to do my meditation, coming here each night reminds me of that thank goodness! Have an amazing Wednesday gang!

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw = I used my Scroll Saw today. I did finish the Sunflower today.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps. 2731 steps today.
3) Weigh everyday - 168.1

Sorry I'm really tired tonight.

@Glombog what a lovely apartment!

Username: Trooworld
Weigh-in day: Wed
PW: 235.4
CW: 234.2

Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight (PW): 178.8
Today's (Current) Weight (CW): 179

I’m still recovering from our lovely visit to Wilmington, NC last weekend. The food and drink was great. Back on track this week.

When I started this current venture to weight loss, I promised myself that it would be an acceptable process, without admonishing myself for setbacks. It has worked. My COVID high was 217 lbs, and today I am 179. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing. 🌞🌞🌞

Ann

@TeresaW1020

@TeresaW1020 Happy Birthday! I found this Cake I thought you might like 😋😋