Hi everyone! Just a quick hello. Spent today running around to get some lab requisitions and pick up prescriptions and stock up on gut-friendly foods. Apparently it’s not cheap to eat gut friendly lol.

I got some kombucha and kimchi and some water kefir and I’m really hoping I can tolerate them all. Ugh. We’ll see!

@micaroo4 The Fitbit challenges are fun, I only did them for a short time but they are motivating. I hope you find something you like, I had two Fitbits and killed them both in a year but look forward to reading what people recommend to you.

@Cornanda You are doing awesome with your exercise, keep up the great work!

@trooworld I love when couples work out together, so glad you and your husband got out there. The Stridekick challenges sound awesome from your description!

@lrjogger1 Prayers and love to you! That's a lot of big decisions, I can see why you're stressed! You need to eat healthy to be more clear-headed and make the best decisions possible, right? I try to think when I'm really stressed that my eating and exercising are areas I can control but when you're used to turning to food for every emotion (I used to) especially stress it's hard.

@AustinRuadhain Moving for 45 minutes is great as is getting some sleep, glad to see you thanking your old self! I remember we did a tiny habit-like challenge where when we added in something extra you thank yourself for and cheer for yourself and I was making sure to squat vs.bending over giving the feral cats their food and telling myself I was awesome which would make me laugh. It IS wonderful to think the next day how much you'll appreciate sticking with it today! I get my kitchen clean and prep my coffee the night before to be ready the next morning as ways to help my future self thanks to all your great ideas.

@tammymccrady6278 Please post as many times as you need, praying things work out for all of you for the best. I can't imagine how difficult that would be and hope he'll get to a place where he'll get help.

@shaunarlr83 YES, check you out! What an awesome thing for the two of you to do together. I'm sorry to hear about the fighting with your mom and sister, they're both under a lot of stress and I think sometimes it's easier to lash out at ones we're closest to which stinks (I was like that after I was injured with my family and feel awful about it). I'd imagine after a tough marriage the last thing you want to be around is fighting. Honestly I would consider your counselor's advice on dating but know I've heard taking a year to work through your past relationship and build your confidence helps. I'm sure it varies by situations and people, I really hope no one will be judging your dating decisions in the future.

@vegan4lyfe2012 How much longer until your daughter is due? I don't recall hearing the baby's name, love the name Byron! I'm sorry your daughter is having such a rough time, I can't imagine what you're going through. Praying for all of you and hoping things improve.

@megnolia82 Hi my friend! Haha I totally agree, if you lived by me I'd be happy to divide my scoby and give you some for kombucha, it's actually not bad to make cost-wise but kind of gross. I made it last summer after I hadn't for awhile and forgot about it while it was fermenting, the scoby needs to be divided about 1x a month or two and is taking up most of the jar, if you hear a little town near Sacramento gets swallowed by a huge scoby it was me! Seriously I hope all the expensive buys helps and you're feeling better soon.

@FushiaKat Oh no that's sounds real stressful with Farmers Insurance. I hope the new company works out and you're not run ragged by them. One thing that can happen after losing and switching to maintenance is to go up about 5lbs while hormones are calming down, that happened to me and freaked me out since I was instantly above my 5lb range. Are you eating close to maintenance calories now? You could always lessen the deficit more each week to ease into maintenance. I'm always trying to make the perfect decision and don't think there really is one right answer for it. The forums here usually recommend a 5-10lb range though like you I tend to think staying under 150 is my goal.

Hi team, hope everyone had a great Tuesday! Weather's getting windy and we're going to get a little rain, my body's acting like every cloud in the sky has opened and is whining away. Got my workout in (decided to skip the farm since I'd be all dirty) and went to get my hair done, since then just worked and have been catching up online. Very close to stress eating from my pain but am going to go get in the tub then climb into bed and start a new book. Have a great Wednesday everyone!

No Zero Days
good morning workout (chair cardio, stretching, abs and legs)
great water/tea
ate healthy and under calories

Definitely reread the no zeros stuff last night as the day yesterday really got a way from me! Today my husband, son and I are all working from home since we are having an ice storm warning!! I’ll have to work out inside my home as I do not want to repeat the large bump on my head from last week!!’

I’m tempted to join the “Fitbit Friends” challenge offered on stridekick, but worry I’ll get sucked in to the chatter there. There are more than 7k in that group. I did join the “winter wonderland” one that is a little smaller, maybe 2k, I see people post more pictures from their outdoor walks/jogs which is cool to see from all over the world. Stridekick does offer that crowd challenge also like Strava. Our next challenge for the 8 on there now, and any other for here, might be fun to do our own winter wonderland as it might be fun for our smaller group to post pictures from our unique locations. And next challenge, we could try miles again or try steps or minutes.

@vegan4lyfe2012 did you just say eww to kombucha? I thought you liked tea?
@megnolia82 I like me some kimchi. I had some that made my tongue go numb. It was so yummy.
@shaunarlr83 just don't force the dating. It'll happen when it happens.

I struggle with social cues as well. It took me most of my life to realize I'm not a people person. I'm a friend's person.
My humor is so odd that in my head I'm rolling with laughter but to the other person it could mean nothing or it strikes them borderline offensive. Which about 50% of the time I'm not trying to be offensive.

Prayers for those dealing with burdens that seem to heavy at this moment.

I have a question are there any other guys in this group? Asking for a friend.

I’m finally feeling mostly better! Although that means back to work tomorrow ☹️
I did better with eating at home than I thought. Too many options and opportunities. Weather is soooo cold here. Overnight windchill is -45 🥶 but still my doofus of a dog ‘needs’ to go for his nightly walk.
Hope everyone else is doing well. All this talk of kambuchi makes me want to give it a whirl. What does it taste like?

Hi Alll! I’m trying to catch up. The kids were having exams, work, weird scheduling, preparing for traveling, cycling for my weigh in and most of all the Stridekick challenge kept me moving. Everyone should join if you can. It’s fun!

🎉Congratulations to all those who had a loss this week🎉

And to those who are hanging on ❤️

@trooworld I hope Daisy is doing well.
Chicken and Apple sausage, interesting. I’ve been making chicken sausage but never thought to incorporate apple into it. I may have to try that.

@amanda32390 welcome to the group

@AustinRuadhain welcome back to the group. Your intro sounds a lot like my own. I love this group, everyone has something to bond over. I need some new home improvement shows to watch. I’m currently (slowly) remodeling the old and trying to furnish the new.

@shaunarlr83 I hope work has had a great start. That hike and photo is amazing. It’s great when the kids can help us with goals. I think you will know when the time is right, it will be when that person pops up and they peak your interest (is that the saying) and between now and then you can be happy finding out where you are headed. A great journey to be on.

@Katmary71 so I’m not alone with the sweet potato craziness. I was like what the craziness is this😂
Its weird how the weather affects our body in such ways. Kitty sitting, how fun! I think I should be a hamster sitter. I really want to collect all the hamsters. Fluffy little marshmallows are so much fun.

@micaroo4 I am like you, I get encouraged to keep up with the group in the challenges. Like yesterday, I was like let’s get it done just in case something comes up. Walked myself straight into the bed. 😂

@JenAWhite I just read that you got a concussion, I hope you’re doing ok now. I am catching up in post and read about sharing pictures in the challenges. I may have to do that. I’ll be between 2 countries this coming week and I hope to get lots of walking in.

@lrjogger1 you have a lot on your plate right now. I hope you find what is best for you. Prayers for you and lots of cheering for getting back on track.

@tammymccrady6278 i hope things are looking up. ❤️ prayers for your family

@vegan4lyfe2012 so glad to see you back. Thanks shmoo for being a great friend too. What a great group! Thanks for sharing the grands with us. How adorable! I may have to start asking my eldest two if marriage is on their minds yet.

@Fushiakat that insurance business seems like a lot of work. I never thought painting trim would be a thing.

@sleepygirl79 kambucha is an acquired taste for many. I really think the maker and the batch can make you love or hate it. Keep warm!

I think Im caught up ❤️

Username: GabiV125
Check in day- Thursday
PW: 134.2
CW: 133.5
I used the long weekend and an extra day to visit my college kid on the other coast. Loved the OR weather and the trails, but all that time in/between airports is not as easy anymore 🤨.
Yesterday I peeled myself reluctantly from bed at 5am and the second I walked in at work, my colleague was “are you ready for the abs challenge?”. It was way too early for the philosophical discussion about what my brain thinks I’m (still) able and what my body can. So we are trying it today. Wish me luck.

I sent invites for those of you in current mile Tokyo challenge on Stridekick to a new weekend challenge to try out. This one is a “leaderboard” so it might be fun to see who top three will be! Anyone who hadn’t joined us last challenge and wants to join this one- https://link.stridekick.com/join?groupCode=D2KRV2