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@trooworld I have this machine: https://imgur.com/gallery/tUkzKdZ I got it 5 years ago. Much of the time it has sat unused but I get good results when I do use it. Good that you went back and tracked. Happy crafting!

@cbabie Congrats on the good dental report. It is definitely about mindset, also habits too. For me the idea of dieting had become insurmountable. It took a few months of Nutrisystem to put me back in good habits and show me they were still doable. I can relate on being scared about health, I can be a real hypochondriac. That's right, just keep trying. If something's not working, try something else.

@theslightedgeforever Siri, haha! My son likes to ask some mind-bending questions too, would be interesting to see your answers to some of them. Like recently he got irritated that we are the only country to call "soccer" what the rest of the world calls "football," and why we don't use the metric system like the rest of the world, etc.

@gemwolf110 hope you continue to feel better. We've gone with a realistic-looking plastic tree for the last 5 years. I always like not having to throw out a real tree, even if they were grown for that purpose.

It's a day of rest for me today. After the excitement of seeing my progress, I am inevitably impatient again. It's not enough that I made such good progress, I want it all now. But my logical side knows that I have to just stay the course. I used to analogize it as riding the bus, as I used to do when I didn't have a car. Very slow and lots of stops, but you get to the destination eventually.

@cbabie Yes, I know that feeling. I'm sorry about your day. I hope today is better for you. Yes about my phrase! We can do this, I know we can. I'm glad I motivate you. I can't wait to hear about how you stretched!

@senoritafloridita Wow that's cool! I'm glad you are putting it to good use on occasion. I'm glad I remembered what I ate lol. Thank you! I am impatient as well. It's really my biggest downfall. I get impatient and give up. I like your analogy. I'll have to remember that.

@Tamevv Yay for fighting for your health! I had one of those cookies for breakfast yesterday, they are delicious but kind of dangerous as a warning. Although there is no added sugar to the recipe, they are on the sweet side.

Hi all. I woke up with a migraine. I took some medicine, hopefully, it helps. I have to drive to work today and it may not be possible if I have a migraine pounding in my head. I worked out last night: I did a 44-minute workout on the Tonal. I absolutely regretted my choice of choosing a 44-minute workout about halfway through. I was tired, my muscles were failing me, but I pushed through and even if I didn't have perfect form on some of the exercises, I got it done. I probably will not do that long of a workout in the future lol.

Water yesterday: 80 oz

My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."

@cbabie That's good that you are making different choices. Keep working on your health

@senoritafloridita The short answer on the questions about soccer and metric is that Americans think they are more special and their way is better than the rest of the world (That's what the rest of the world thinks, lol) Then there is the whole gram thing with food. I hate when a food package is listed in calories per 100 gm. Slow and steady wins the race.

@tamevv Sounds like you are walking beside the wagon with your water and snacks. Jump on when you are ready.

@trooworld I think I might like those cookies for a snack with my tea. But I think I'd still be hungry if I ate them for breakfast. Yaaay on your long Tonal workout. I've been doing all mine in short spurts lately. Woohoo on all your water.

Yesterday was OP. I met my water goal and burned 300+ calories.

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@trooworld I have this machine: https://imgur.com/gallery/tUkzKdZ I got it 5 years ago. Much of the time it has sat unused but I get good results when I do use it. Good that you went back and tracked. Happy crafting!

@cbabie Congrats on the good dental report. It is definitely about mindset, also habits too. For me the idea of dieting had become insurmountable. It took a few months of Nutrisystem to put me back in good habits and show me they were still doable. I can relate on being scared about health, I can be a real hypochondriac. That's right, just keep trying. If something's not working, try something else.

@theslightedgeforever Siri, haha! My son likes to ask some mind-bending questions too, would be interesting to see your answers to some of them. Like recently he got irritated that we are the only country to call "soccer" what the rest of the world calls "football," and why we don't use the metric system like the rest of the world, etc.

@gemwolf110 hope you continue to feel better. We've gone with a realistic-looking plastic tree for the last 5 years. I always like not having to throw out a real tree, even if they were grown for that purpose.

It's a day of rest for me today. After the excitement of seeing my progress, I am inevitably impatient again. It's not enough that I made such good progress, I want it all now. But my logical side knows that I have to just stay the course. I used to analogize it as riding the bus, as I used to do when I didn't have a car. Very slow and lots of stops, but you get to the destination eventually.

I’m feeling better. Just tired and a lingering cough. Returned to work in person today and I’m wiped out. Too much talking lol I miss working from home and away from people.

Hi @senoritafloridita. Trying to catch up a little…. Where are you? I’m in Australia and we call it “soccer” here. We have our own version of “football” which in my opinion is a stupid game that shouldn’t even be called a “sport” but that’s a different conversation 😊.

Morning everyone.

I’ve exercised and drunk water. Go me.

@theslightedgeforever Haha, we call it AFL - Australian football league. It’s just like a big schoolyard game of “keeping a off” on my opinion, but people here LOVE it and get very passionate. We also play rugby league and rugby union - I like the union. At least I used to but the last couple of years the refereeing has become so ridiculous they barely get to actually play the game anymore. Anyway good luck with making sense of the AFL 😁

@trooworld Good job on pushing through on the Tonal workout. Sometimes I have gone through a week of soreness or longer with this marathon training. But it seems the soreness is fading. Wow that salad looks delicious!

@cbabie right - don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Reminds me of a good saying from reddit I saw recently - a bad workout is better than no workout at all. Could you get another treadmill? They have a wide variety of prices on amazon.

@theslightedgeforever Yeah I can't do the metric system either - bugs me when the food I need on MFP is only measured in grams. Good job on being OP!

@Tamevv I'm close to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AFL sounds interesting, lol

I signed DS and I up for our very first race together. So excited about it. He has improved in leaps and bounds, so proud of him.

@senoritafloridita Thank you! I kind of like the soreness, it makes me feel like I worked hard lol. How's the training going? That salad was delicious! Congrats on signing up for your first race, how exciting! When is it?

@cbabie Ugh that sounds like a frustrating doctor visit. I hope you can catch up on your rest today. Yes, it feels good once in a while to max out! LOL you got it! I'm actually going to be in Tucson for work in Feb but will be very busy with work. I'll wave to you as I come into AZ!

Hi all. I'm proud of myself, I worked out on my lunch yesterday. I did a "recovery" workout which is still lifting weights but with lighter weights and so it's not as intense. Today, I will have an intense workout but will only do it for 23 mins, I think it is. I basically stayed the same this week, I lost -0.2 lbs. I feel like I'm getting my life together: I've been working on my cc debt (which has been weighing on me), eating better, and starting to exercise. It feels good, and less chaotic lol.

Water yesterday: 40 oz

My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."

@trooworld Your salad sounds good. I don't like goat cheese that's why if I ever made it there would be feta cheese on my plate. Woohoo on working out on your lunch hour. You sound like things are coming together for you. That's great.

@senoritafloridita That's awesome that you are going to be training for race.

@cbabie Did you exercise yesterday? No I don't like goat cheese, but I like goat meat. If you like antiques, look in the mirror. Yes I know, brat!

I had a busy day yesterday. Bookclub: We discussed Of Women and Salt. Then did a webinar on Mindset. Then did some errands.

I still met my goals though. Stayed within my carb boundaries but went over on calories by 100. Water goal met. 300+ burned calories. Today I'm doing nothing.

@cbabie I hope the new medicine helps and that you can get used to it. Yep, get that exercise done while you have the energy! I would love to not be hungry lol. Yeah, I come to Tucson almost every year and it's always cold and sometimes rainy. I will hope for the best! LOL

@theslightedgeforever It was! Oh, I get it now. I love feta, too. Yes, things are coming together FINALLY! How did you like Of Women and Salt? I've got it on my to-read list. Sounds like a busy day. Great job meeting your goals! Enjoy your "day off"!

@Tamevv Time in the bush sounds so relaxing. Do you sleep in a tent? We go camping here and sleep in a tent and I love it. We haven't been camping in about 3 or more years though. I don't know if I've ever had Danish cheese but if it's salty, I'd probably like it lol. That's good you looked up your max heart rate. I know what you mean about your Apple watch, I am the same way with my Samsung Galaxy watch lol. The salad was awesome!

Hi all. I honored my commitment to myself yesterday and worked out after I got off at 11:15 a.m. which was before I got my booster shot. This is good because 1) I didn't feel like doing it 2) I felt a little ill because I had eaten a protein bar and not much else and it made me a little lightheaded. This time when I worked out, it was only for 23 mins BUT...my heart rate shot up to 179 for several minutes, not good (my max I'm supposed to achieve is 170)! I thought I was taking it easier but apparently not. I plan on working out today if I have time but Saturdays are always so busy for me, with lots of running around. And I got the booster yesterday so there's that.

We are supposed to go to dinner tonight at a friend's house. I'm afraid he's going to serve us oxtails lol. I am freaked out by stuff like that and the reason I think he's going to serve that is that he said that it is his best dish and he'd make it for us sometime.

Water yesterday: 40 oz

My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."