Happy Friday everyone!
A week ago, last Friday, I had started typing up a post, and didn't get to finish it, when an emergency came up at work, and I had to work through the weekend, and nonstop this week. It was such a crazy stressful emotional week, I didn't meet my steps or water goals as much as I'd like, and need to catch up on my habit tracker sheet! And I didn't to get into this team chat and check in and support you all.
So I’m trying again.
I wanted to share some of my go-to You Tube workout videos, and see if anyone else has favorites to share?
https://youtu.be/zlltkfnNSbo?si=2MTUvX89HtOSPzK-

I like these You Tube vids from her- Growingannanas- she doesn’t talk, just gets right to the workout and she just does different cardio or strength, and I play my own jams sometimes and try to follow along best I can. Sometimes I modify 😊
I also do these ones when I want a lower impact/somewhat chill one. https://youtu.be/Zlv-QIhjek8?si=hWfsZPVAHd-Eu1_J

@Cornanda I see the full body stretch challenge. I might try that!

@trooworld I had plantar fasciitis for the longest!! It sucked. I feel like it took 2 years to get through it and I’m finally normal. I still wear special inserts, though, and don’t wear pretty heels at work anymore. I even got the cortisone shot from the doc. I also wear these expensive OOFOs shoes, they are so comfortable. Love the pics of Daisy and Violet!!

@DrewsAnna love the pink hair!!!

Weighing in a day early. Tomorrow is Rich's birthday, and we have a lot planned. Then on Sunday, we are heading up to moose country to a cabin on Lake Francis in Pittsburg NH.

laurelfit57 wrote: »

Good morning, all! I won’t make this too long until I get the official word whether or not I can come back now or wait until November :-) :-).
It is Thanksgiving weekend here and the weather is gorgeous, 77°, so trying to get all my outside work done. @katmary71 I promise there will be a picture of my new perennial garden.

Thank you so much for the welcome backs, I will do a more personalized post once I figure out if I am back now or in November LOL. Just in case it is now I will post my weigh in for this week. If it does not count, that is absolutely no problem at all!

Username: laurelfit57
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 153.8
CW: 151.1
-2.7

All set for October! Welcome back!

Hi Friends! I have a favor to ask, would anyone be willing to help with motivating the team while I go through surgery and for a week or two after? I'd really appreciate it if any of you would be up for it. Think about it and let me know!

@katmary71 I would love a winter farmers market here, I think I could eat beets every day of the week! That Vannie like instructor only teaches 6 AM classes now, that is way too early for me🤣. I am so glad that surgeon is fast tracking your surgery, I can imagine it is stressful trying to get everything done in preparation. Sounds like a lot of fun getting that together for your president, it is nice to be able to do something for people who do so much. I just read your post about the nightmare of a day you had with your EKG, I am so sorry! Big hugs to you!!
I’m not sure exactly what that means motivating the team, is it commenting on each persons post? Would it be possible for some of us to share it? I can’t do next week, but I could sure do October 22-28.

@19shmoo69. Are you running a marathon tomorrow?? If you are good for you and I’m cheering you on!

@micaroo4 all I can say is wow! It sounds like you have a super fun weekend planned with Rick, enjoy!

@Cornanda congrats on the weight loss, Lisa!

@Trooworld what is Cincinnati chili? I think I should avoid it.;). That app sounds like a lot of fun. Love the postcards and maps!

@eagree i’m sorry you had such a stressful week, hopefully this upcoming week will be much better for you! During Covid I did quite a few YouTube workouts, but I can’t remember what they are anymore🥴

@crhillis it can be so tough staying on track when you have company staying with you. You will get back on track!

Thanks so much @broncobuddee!

I thought today was going to be a rather chill day, not the case. I was going to get a lot of things done this afternoon, instead, my grandson ended up coming over at lunchtime and stayed. My daughter dropped off my granddaughter at four so it has been a super busy afternoon, but I am not complaining!
My grandkids really wanted a frozen pizza for supper tonight, I made that for them I made myself my own pizza with pita bread :-) lol.
I hope everybody had a great day!

Steps for Spooky October
Oct 1: 16043
Oct 2: 16349
Oct 3: 19025
Oct 4: 16314
Oct 5: 15773
Oct 6: 15563
Oct 7: 15555
Oct 8: 16609
Oct 9: 16685
Oct 10: 16040
Oct 11: 15318
Oct 12: 17297
Oct 13: 18825

@davidji82 Congrats on the loss!

@DaveJ_43 I have some fun burns planned this weekend, too! Have a great weekend.

@eagree Congrats on the loss! I'm sorry about your week last week. I hope this one has been better. Thank you for the videos. When I do YouTube videos, I tend to do Leslie Sansone walking videos. Oh plantar fasciitis does suck! I think mine was just a warning though: it is feeling a lot better today. Maybe it was the universe's way of warning me to wear good shoes lol. I did get inserts from the podiatrist (I went for a bunion) and those are helping. I'm glad you found relief. Thanks, my pups make me happy!

@micaroo4 Happy birthday to Rich! Enjoy the time away.

@crhillis There used to be a wonderful Georgian restaurant where I live called Pushkin but I see it has been rebranded to a hookah lounge that serves food. I loved what they served when I went there. I haven't been there since the rebranding. I'm sorry you didn't lose. It would be very hard to lose when you have guests in town. Next week will be better!

@Katmary71 Hahahaha maybe! I hope the scale is down next week, too. The challenge IS fun! I'm sorry the EKG was a bust. It shouldn't be such a hassle. Yay for a good cake turnout!

@19shmoo69 Good luck today! I will be thinking about you from the West Coast.

@Laurelfit57 Cincinnati chili is a sinfully delicious dish lol. It is served over spaghetti, the chili itself is not like regular American chili: it has notes of cinnamon, cloves, CHOCOLATE in it and has ground beef. Once you put your chili on your spaghetti, you put a heap of cheddar cheese on it and then I put sour cream and oyster crackers. I will include a pic. It is a famous dish from Cincinnati, Ohio (I'm originally from Ohio). I did NOT put as much cheese as in this picture but I think you can understand how I gained (I had it for dinner and then lunch the next day). You should avoid it lol. The app is really motivating! How fun to have your grandchildren there!

@Cornanda Thank you! It is fun and motivating!

Hi all. I am inluding a picture of Cincinnati chili if you've never heard of it. It was my demon last week. I wrote above to Laurel what it actually is. I am going to an "Exercise Lite" class today. I have no idea what it will entail but I wanted to try it.

Spooky Fitness Challenge for Oct steps/minutes: 6,956 / 6,000, 72 mins / 15 active mins
Add your steps/minutes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-c4S-GIz9asx1ghzcAnNdyEH1LkXL670f-2mZ4AFUqk/edit?usp=sharing

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

tammymcrady6278
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 203.7
CW 203

Good morning!
This week has went by so fast. It rained all week here so not much walking done not even for the pooches poor things. But I still managed to get my step goals most days which is a bonus. Today we are finishing up the fall outdoors stuff and winterizing. It isn’t supposed to rain so let’s keep our fingers crossed. My one co worker ended up with Covid so I ended up having to work overtime to help cover her shifts. Too bad it will all get taken by the government lol. Damn taxes hahaha. Well I’m just going to sit and read the news and enjoy my coffee before starting my day so hope everyone has a great day!

Username: Digger61
Weigh-In Day: Saturday
PW: 223
CW: 223

@19shmoo69 Good luck with the marathon today!

@Laurelfit57 Yes being the motivator you reply to people and cheer them on, offer suggestions if asked. That would be wonderful if you're up for it! I'm fine if people share it. Oh no the Vannie instructor is an early bird, I can't do 6AM classes either, maybe workout at home but not go somewhere. Sounds like a fun day with the grandkids, how fun! Good thinking on the pizza too!

@Cornanda Thank you, I'm definitely ready for some improvement! He made sure to say it wouldn't take care of everything but helping the legs would be nice. How's your pup doing?

@trooworld Oh I hadn't thought of the chili being on pasta, that pic has a ton of delicious cheese too wow! I can see why it affected your weigh-in. Looks delicious though! Love the display!

@tammymccrady6278 Great job on the steps especially with a lot of rain! Sounds like you're having a great morning, I love those quiet slow ones at the start of the day.

@eagree With motivating you respond to posts and try to help people when they're having struggles, I'm still here this next week but my surgery is the week after that on the 23rd so that week and possibly the week after though after being in this group for almost 5 years I'm used to checking in every night so I'll hopefully be back right away. Our group IS real good at people helping each other which helps a lot. The BodyProject videos are good for cardio and body weight plus one of the instructors does low impact versions which helped me not being able to jump up and down. If you're ever looking for specific videos let me know, I've tried quite a bit. Another good strentgth training is Sidney Cummings https://www.youtube.com/@sydneycummingshoudyshell

@19shmoo69 From your wife?

Hi friends, I'm heading out soon for the volunteer appreciation dinner. My cake turned out good and have the surprise gift ready to go once I get some items stashed in a car out when I get to the party to add in. I stayed home from the farm since I had this event tonight which was smart, got some things done around here and most of my tomatoes are out so I don't feel as panicked as I did yesterday. Have a great Sunday! It's weird working out now with all my disc issues compared to just having one or two discs I actually feel better than I did then but still can't wait to get this surgery done.

October Step Challenge


Commitment: 6,500+ Steps per Day

Week Two:

Sunday 8th: 7,680
Monday 9th: 9,256
Tuesday 10th: 11,539
Wednesday 11th: 8,631
Thursday 12th: 10,868
Friday 13th: 15,884
Saturday 14th: 13,932

@Katmary71 thanks for checking in!

I’m not feeling too bloated these days. Once in awhile a little hardness just under my ribs. But I am ready avoiding the gassy foods and eating small amounts. So far so good.

19shmoo69
Sunday
P. W. 282
C. W. 282