Good evening Slimpossibles!
I missed a few days. It was end of month at work. We had a big snowstorm on Friday the 25th, and consequently most of the shipments for Friday were still sitting on the shipping dock on Monday the 28th. A couple of key people were on vacation, so the transition of information from Friday wasn't great. Got through Monday OK, and then Tuesday it was inventory day and I had to start at 4:00am. I worked until 4:30pm - but at least I took time for my lunch time walk! Got my 6 miles for the day. Awoke this morning to 2 more inches of snow, and it wasn't broom-snow; heavy and frozen to the ground. I didn't meet my stationary bike miles goal for the past 3 days. Hope to get back on track tomorrow.
@laurelfit57 - I figured out my calorie intake on my own. And that also varies; higher in the summer when I'm commuting to/from work on the bicycle. What I did was just start with my weight-loss calorie range, and added 150-200 calories and hold at that level for a few weeks and see which way my weight was trending. The hardest thing for me is when my activity goes down in the fall, and I have to cut back on my calories. It's hard to cut back when you've got used to the higher number. Track food, weigh-in daily, watch for trends and adjust accordingly. Just keep driving with both hands on the wheel.
@Cornanda - one of the things I noticed when I first joined an online weight-loss community what that most people would rather starve than move. I just could not imagine cutting my calories as low as what I was seeing in the community. I made up my mind to start exercising. At first it was just 10 minutes/day. I would walk straight away from my house for 5 minutes, then turn around and walk back. It took me about a month to work up to 30 minutes/day and to add strength training and yoga. By summer, I got back on the bicycle after an absence of 11 too-fat years. I lost the weight without ever cutting my calories below 1400/day, and once I was on the bicycle it was more like 1800/day and I was still losing 1-2 pounds/week. My other tip is to consume lots of fruits and vegetables if you are not already doing so. I remember telling myself that I had to make peace with fruits and vegetables.

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I read tonight.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - I have no idea how many steps, I left my Fitbit on the charger. I must have moved at least 30 minutes, cooking, taking care of the kitties and doing laundry.
3) Weigh everyday - 169.5

@askewcr So happy to hear about your presentation to students. I have some art pieces I used to promote discussion about the enslavement of people in America, for the elementary school I worked in. The kids are so bright and willing to be change makers. It’s so important that we continue these tutorials.

@annflaherty1 Congrats on your success so far! I'm glad you enjoyed Wilmington.

@lose4me71 Congrats on the loss!

@bgame4 Great job on your goals!

@micaroo4 Wow, sounds like a stressful period at work. I'm glad you took time for a walk.

@askewcr Sounds like a great day.

@FushiaKat Great job!

@Cornanda You are doing great considering the circumstances. Hugs to you, Lisa.

Hi all. I had a pretty good day yesterday. I took a walk on my break from work. This is by my work, beautiful flower fields. It made me smile.

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - Yes
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 50 oz drank

My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"

Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 134.5
CW: 134.5

It’s the 3rd of the month and I think I’m late for the introductions 😁.
My name is Gabi, 50yo married with 2 kids, leaving in Northern VA and with a full time desk job. I’ve been here for over a year with success in the first 6mo, than I lost ground slowly and I’m back at it again.
Last month I decided to go by a longer timeframe and non-weight goals, so I’m shooting for doing these to May 1st:
- exercise 6 days/w
- cut/reduce eating after dinner or snacking thru the day
- walk 10k on all days
- one phone call a week to people I love talking to, but rarely see/hear
- do at least one stress reduction action a day
So far it’s going nice and although the scale and my sleep are still all over the place from one day to another, I see some structure forming.
Good luck and be well, to all!

@trooworld Haha that Grumpy Cat meme is hilarious! You know I didn’t make anything Keto for my B-day! Love that field of flowers!

@FushiaKat NOW tha is a birthday cake my retail loving heart could really dig into!

Hi Team! Thanks, everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a very good birthday yesterday. My mom totally surprised me with a Kitchen Aid mixer. I have always wanted one and I’m thrilled to finally be able to make some protein bread that uses egg whites and egg white powder. It’s supposed to be tasty and super high in protein. I’m giving myself this weekend, since I have a birthday lunch tomorrow and then the church potluck on Sunday, but come Monday morning I am getting back on the weight-loss train. I plan to start a new Data Driven challenge that begins on Monday and will also incorporate at least 2, hopefully, 3, days of Protein Sparing Modified Fasting. I think this combined with mostly a low-carb diet will yield some good results. I might log into Cronometer and track my dang calories. Ugghhh!!

30 Day Spring Challenge
Day 14: 191.2, eating the last of the cake and ice cream for dessert tonight. The exercise was just my church cleaning.
Word: INTENTIONAL[/b]

30 Day Spring Challenge, Day 13 (3/3):
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 ✅ - Walked in the gym before work
7. Take a shower ✅

Phrase of the year: OWN IT!

@teresaw1029 A belated happy birthday to you! Hope you had a great day!

@trooworld congrats on the loss! Also way to go on not stress eating!

@micaroo4 thanks so much on the tips!

@cornanda glad things are less dramatic in your life. Super happy that you are able to get out and walk in the sunshine, for me that is just so healing and energizing.

It has been a very busy couple of days. I was able to do spin classes both yesterday and today, have to admit my tush is a little tender🤣. My cousin came over for supper last night and we were able to have a great visit, we haven’t been able to catch up since November.
I had a great spin class this morning with one of my favourite instructors, then got my grocery shopping done and main floor cleaned up for a grand total of 17,000+ steps. I think it is funny how I know equate not only exercise but housecleaning and grocery shopping into step counting🤣. I really need to do the extra work this week after dinner last night with my cousin and then I am having my family over for lasagna after we go tubing on the ski hill.
I have to mention that I am just so envious of those of you with sunshine and flowers! I am still walking around here with spikes on my boots🥴

@TeresaW1020 Happy birthday, hope it was beautiful for you! I'm not sure on peppers though mine did better once the Temps cooled off so they may be fine. Herbs like mint, thyme, oregano, and marjoram are real tough. Basil may be a little more picky, give it a try and if they're doing bad you can always move them. I've had some gnat problems with my stuff on the grow table, I put a squirt of dish soap in a spray bottle and spray the top of the dirt and it's helped a lot. There's insecticide soap too but I'm cheap!

Hi everyone! My nephew's having a bad week, I was relieved because I thought he went to school today as I hadn't heard anything but right after I got home from errands I got a text to go over. He usually does homework and visits but he got upset when we tried to get him to go after lunch and it went downhill. I'm pooped out, have a great Friday team! I did have Diet Pepsi there but just one! Going to meditate now as I forgot last night.

davors19

Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 259
CW: 259

@18922 Sounds like a win to me!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Congrats on the loss! Good luck with the fast.

@TeresaW1020 I am glad you enjoyed your day. You are going to love that mixer, we have one and it's amazing! You, track? Go girl!

@bgame4 Great job!

@FushiaKat Great job with the goals! I hope the doctor appt goes well.

@laurelfit57 Thank you! I'm glad you had fun with your cousin. Sorry about your weather. I'd send you some if I could. Although you wouldn't want ours today: it's raining!

@19shmoo69 Great way to start your day with a laugh!

@Katmary71 I'm sorry about your nephew. I'm glad he has your support.

Hi all. I'm excited because I'm off at noon today, I am taking some much-needed vacation time for the day. I'm not doing anything special, just doing artwork. I am also going to crack open a bottle of wine that is kind of special in celebration of getting into another art show.

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Exercise 3 days a week - Not yesterday but have 2 days so far
2) Drink 50 oz of water a day - 25 oz drank

My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"

Another busy day yesterday! I went to the gym, grocery store, it was my niece's birthday so I got treats for a little celebration, decorated my breakfast nook for that, tutored one of my first graders, and hubby and I went to a ball. It was a great day and hubby and I enjoyed getting out for a date night.

Today I have to help set up for a book sale at the library and work for part of it. I'm a little tired but am about to eat a little and take my meds. It's so beautiful outside! It's going to be an awesome day!!! We plan to go to the African American History Program tonight and I'm excited about that.
Have an awesome day everyone!

Let's go get it people!!

@trooworld - Looovveeee the flower field pic. Enjoy your wine and art afternoon! A new art show is so cool.

@18922 - maintaining during a vacation week is awesome!

@GabiV125 - good to hear from you and forming structure sounds like a good early result.

@TeresaW1020 - It's good to enjoy the birthday celebrations. Having a plan to get back on track is excellent. Did you like or hate the new quilt?

@vegan4lyfe2012 - No Zero Days is always a good goal! Good luck with your Daniel fast.

@FushiaKat - hope the appt went well. You are really sticking to it on the spring challenge goals.

@laurelfit57 - Forgot to say yesterday that I'm glad your doc pointed you in the direction of feeling better. Yay for exercise and being active around the house and lasagna and tubing. Pretty soon those boot spikes will be off and you will be enjoying the sunshine too. I also keep my fitbit on at all times. Yesterday I walked a lot, but then was not very active around the house the rest of the day. It's good to be aware of these things.

@Katmary71 I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew. He is lucky to have family who cares so much about him. I will add him to my prayer list.

@askewcr - wow, those are some busy days you are having, but they sound super fun. Your enthusiasm always makes me smile.

Well, yesterday started off OK, and then some drama returned in the afternoon. Starting with today and through the weekend I will just put it all out of my mind. It's been thoroughly thought through and no need to to dwell on it all. My mind needs a rest. I ate lots of veggies yesterday. I kept my attitude good. My husband seems inclined to take me out tonight to celebrate successfully navigating all of this stuff! Whooohoooo!

Lisa

My Spring Challenge commitment is:
1) Read for 30 minutes a day or use my Scroll Saw - I read tonight.
2) Move at least 30 minutes a day or walk 3000 steps - 4014 steps so far today.
3) Weigh everyday - 171.5 this is always expected after a day of feasting on high sodium loaded baked potato, but I wouldn't change it for anything. Queso cheese sauce is full of sodium, it makes it taste so good.

I saw my primary care doctor today; she say's my kidney function is low and dropping so she wants me to retest in a month and if it's still low then she will stop a medication and see if that helps. She also said to ask my shrink if the 2 medications he prescribes can cause low kidney function.

I love my Rheumatologist, I asked for a shot in my right knee, and he gave me one. I know to rest the remainder of the day afterwards, and it's starting to feel better already. Hopefully it won't wake me up at 3am tonight. When I'm tired and it's the middle of the night and I'm in pain I resort to eating to feel better. It's only 3 tiny pickles, but it's not good for me because I feel guilty the next day. Maybe I should just add them to the food diary and move on. In case you didn't know, food consumed in the middle of the night is calorie free, and not counted. 😋