@Jactop That is great that you were able to lift heavier weights. I challenged myself yesterday with my weights and my arms are dying this morning, but it’s a good kind of dying.

@Katmary71 I love pesto! Is it hard to make? I usually just buy the jar stuff but I bet homemade is so much better. That’s great that you were able to do a leg workout. I hope your body doesn’t rebel.

@shaunarlr83 Wow a four-mile walk is awesome! Is it very hot where you live?

@Cornanda Yay for your small loss even though your daughter is visiting! I sure wish I had a kitten to play with. I love them!


Good morning! It’s going to be another hot day here in the South. I am so ready for fall to get here! Today I have to take Joe to his cancer center to have his port flushed. Not sure if he will ever get it taken out. The doctor said he might need it one day so we should just leave it in and flush it every 6 weeks. OK! Tonight, we are having dinner with our dear friends (our former pastor and his wife) and we are very much looking forward to seeing and catching up with them. I am going to try to fast until dinner tonight but if it gets too hard, I will have a small protein shake. My weight isn’t budging! OK, I’m off to do a workout. Have a great day!

@shaunarlr83 sounds like the hiking has been a good escape!

@TeresaW1020 even when the scale doesn’t budge stay motivated! It’s all about building habits.

@trooworld how do you like the Tonal?! They looks super interesting and like a good workout!

Well it’s weigh in day for me!

PW: 171.8
CW: 167.4
Also here is my update on steps for the week thus far:
Monday: 13,186
Tuesday: 11, 553
Wednesday: 12,883
Thursday: 14, 482
I’m super happy to be getting back on track, I don’t expect big losses like this each week as this was the weight of when I signed up over 2 weeks ago! Anyway happy to be making strides in the right direction!
I joined a new gym and have been really enjoying some of their class offerings. They also have a movie theater that’s dark and cool and playing movies every day. It has treadmills and ellipticals. You can go in and get lost in a movie while working out, it’s pretty neat! Anyway, hoping to stay consistent with tracking over the weekend. Weekends are my downfall as we like to go out for food and drinks.
Looking forward to seeing everyone’s progress this week!

@Shaunarir83 Sounds like some great walking, I think the group challenge this week is using things around the house for workouts, you just aced it today!

@Cornanda So glad the kitten is touching your heart, she sounds precious! Have fun with your daughter!

@TeresaW1020 Pesto is super easy especially if you have a food processor! I have a small chopper that I used and it took awhile, it's just basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and nuts (I only had sunflowers so I used those). I still have some from last year, I usually just make basil cubes with olive oil and freeze them in trays then pop them in freezer bags once the cubes are formed but I wanted to make full pesto this time. Have a great time with your former pastor and his wife, I'm so glad you're all still spending time together.

@trooworld I hope your headache lets up! Way to go on conquering the Tonal!

@leti126 You definitely look back on track, you're doing great! It sounds like a really fun gym, glad you're enjoying it! What are your favorite classes so far?

@bethanie0825 Happy anniversary, sounds like a fun dinner!

Hi everyone, happy Friday! I'm sleeping in a bit these days but still not sleeping that great overall, had my pain clinic appointment to talk about switching from 2 to 1 anti depressants for pain (other was for sleep but not working) and am going to try Nyquil next for sleep, this transition is going to be a pain to one but I seem to have less issues with it overall. I stopped at the grocery store for some melon then came home and waited for my prescriptions to be ready and worked a bit. My neighbor invited me to dinner tomorrow so when I picked up my meds I got a bottle of wine, I'm struggling with eating out so much and staying on track right now but my weight wasn't up at the pain clinic thank goodness. Once the salsa competition is over eating out should die down some. Have a great Saturday everyone!

@leti126 I LOVE the Tonal! It is a great workout and it has totally changed the way I feel about exercise. I used to hate to exercise but I love it if I can do the Tonal. I love the "gamification" of fitness that is does. For instance, I started with a strength score of 149 (it measures both upper and lower body strength + abdominal strength) and now I am at 186, not a huge jump but it's fun to see it improve! There is also a leaderboard but I don't pay too much attention to that because it depends on how often you use the Tonal and if you don't use it every day, you can be pretty low on the ranks. I just like competing with myself lol. You also get achievement badges. Here are the ones I have received: 10 workouts, 25 workouts, 50,000 lbs lifted, 5-week streak, 25% stronger, Namaste (for doing a yoga workout), healthy habit, and early riser. I highly recommend it even though it's mega expensive! It's worth it! Congrats on the loss, that is awesome! Sounds like you had a great week. Congrats on the new gym membership!

@bethanie0825 I also ate salty food last night, the night before weigh-in. I hate that! Great step counts!

@Katmary71 Thank you, it's better today! I hope it helps to transition to one anti-depressant. How nice to go to dinner at your neighbor's!

@shaunarlr83 It's definitely easier to respond from a computer. I type my responses in Notepad and copy and paste it into MFP, that way I don't lose my responses if I accidentally hit some button.

Hi all. I am disappointed that I had a gain this week but I did eat salty food last night so it's not that surprising. I didn't end up working out yesterday, I was too sore and my head still hurt. My goal is to work out 3 times this week/exercise of some sort. Today, I am getting my hair done. It really needs it! Enjoy your Saturday!

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

The Aug Week 2 Group Challenge is posted and ready to begin on Sunday, Aug 7th. Join me for This or That Bingo...a very unusual challenge this week. Let's be open to crazy and just have fun this week. Invite a friend! Hope to see you there!

Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10871008/aug-week-2-group-challenge-this-or-that-bingo/p1?new=1

Jessica

End of week reminder for weigh-ins due:

@Vegan4lyfe2012
@DietCokeAddict33904
@tahu010
@jbwilson1975
@lindaprofota
@Divya365
@DanielleHeitzenrater
@davors19
@TeresaW1020
@Mmosley1611
@mummermike8
@leonadixon
@bgame4

Thanks!

Thanks for the helpful tips. It’s so great getting to know everyone here. I love how you all share!!!

Today I cleaned all day! Then did my workouts and walked to make sure I hit all of my goals! 25 minutes on the reciprocal bike and a mile walk.

My legs are getting very sore from the lower body workout yesterday but I’m trying to stay moving!!! Hope you all enjoy your Sunday!!!

@Jactop Great step count! WTG! That's cool that you will have a personal trainer set you up with a program. Good luck!

@shaunarlr83 Great steps! Other people seeing your step count is a great motivator. My butt and legs were so sore from my workout, they are just now getting so it doesn't hurt when I squat lol.

@Katmary71 Yes, I definitely love it! Competing against myself is the best competition lol. My hair did come out great, because I had gray streaks in it, it looks like I have violet highlights (I have her dye my hair a burgundy). That's good you got a lot done at the farm. I'm glad you had fun at your neighbor's. Have a great day!

@micaroo4 Great weigh-in.

Hi all. Last night was fun: my husband and I drank beer and played a video game. It was so hot, we had the a/c on. I haven't played a video game in a long time. This morning, I am going with a friend for coffee. Other than that, I may try to do some meal prep, I don't know, it depends on how hot it gets. Have a great day!

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

19shmoo69
Week two
Sunday
P. W. 278
C. W. 281

YAY! Nice job team! We killed it week 1!

@trooworld The tonal does sound amazing, I like that idea of challenging yourself and competing against yourself. It sounds super successful!

Hi all. Just checking in! I have definitely overate this weekend as my husband and I went out for dinner and got italian and I couldn't resist some pizza and a large portion of pasta BUT I did track it to the best of my ability which is something I normally wouldn't do when I know I'm eating over. We did go on two walks despite the heat wave we are in and I went to the farmers market and prepped myself with lots of veggies for the rest of the week!

Here are my step counts from the past couple days that I didn't update
Friday: 12,761
Saturday: 8,220

@shaunalr83 Wow I think I would've counted cleaning all day as my workout, way to go! Oh no, sorry to hear how sore you are, that's always the downside to new workouts, I hope you're better soon and able to move better tomorrow.

@trooworld That sounds like a fun night with the husband! Have a great time with your friend.

Wow team we're at the top, go Slimpossibles!

@shaunalr83 @19shmoo69 @Jactop way to go team, you're the leaders of the pack!

@leti126 Way to go on tracking, that's definitely a win! The walks and farmer's market sound great, talk about setting your week up for success.

@laurelfit57 Congratulations on your son's wedding, have a wonderful time and enjoy the food! Glad you stopped in and said hi, it sounds like you're doing amazing staying on track.


Hi gang, weekend's over! I did my workout this morning then spent half the day reading and the other half in the yard. The salsa competition is in two days, I made some tonight that wasn't bad but need to get more supplies for Tuesday since I need to make a gallon, wonder how many tomatoes that would be?! We got new mailboxes and I have to go to the post office to pick up my new key so I'll do that after the store tomorrow. Have a great Monday everyone!

davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 248
CW: 247

Sorry for late