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  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,458 Member
    The March Week 2 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, March 10th. Please join us for an Emotional Wellness Challenge. Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10911242/march-week-2-group-challenge-emotional-wellness-challenge#latest

    I hope to see you in the chat thread.
    Jessica
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    LOVE the pics @micki48
    Looks like you had a great day and lovely to see your smiling face!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    I do not think I have ever seen that many flowers @micki48 !!! The amount of work that must have gone into making all those displays is seriously impressive. The feast of scents must have been amazing too. So glad you and your friend could enjoy such a beautiful exhibit :heart:

    And having an impressively green weigh-in certainly impresses too!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    LAST CALL!

    Final weigh-ins for week 2:
    @adrimango
    @eggfreak
    @ChelleChelle1031

    Thanks!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Oof.

    Pretty bad results this week, team. Let's turn this red tide around! I know you can do it!
  • EvMakesChanges
    EvMakesChanges Posts: 568 Member
    @micki48 look at you in your flower crown! Great to see your radiant smile. How lucky to have a longtime friend, as well being bombarded with blossoms and blooms!
    We just received a heavy, wet snow blanket. We’re really not that far along in our actual “springtime” here in Vermont - the famous “fat lady” hasn’t sung, yet!
    I’m working on consistency over the next 2-weeks, aiming for 12 out of 14 days of walking at least 8K. Combined with eating at a calorie deficit, I’ll see better results, I’m sure. I’ll keep you posted!
    Have a good rest of the weekend, y’all.
  • micki48
    micki48 Posts: 2,322 Member
    @jugar The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been holding this flower show since 1829. People come from everywhere. I went as a child and I still go. It is a sensory experience like none other. It’s worth a visit if flowers and gardening is your thing or even if you just like pretty things.

    Today I need to make sure to get my steps in and log my food. I’m making a list of what I need to do. Move, move, move. I think I heard someone here say (maybe) that motion is lotion. I need that lubrication in my joints.

    Time to move. I still need to read the 4 pages I missed so far this month.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    I forgot to remind the Sunday folks, as always! Here you are, wonderful weekly firsts:

    @YinxFed
    @Zumbaforever
    @lindamartin27

    Here we go!
  • YinxFed
    YinxFed Posts: 1,094 Member
    Step and exercise stats from the last 7 days:

    Sunday, 3rd March - 1432
    Monday 4th - 2061 / 30 mins Heather Robertson 12 Week 4.0 Day 25 - Pilates Fusion
    Tuesday 5th - 2279
    Wednesday 6th - 1641
    Thursday 7th - 1188
    Friday 8th - 2475
    Saturday 9th - 2394

    Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    @YinxFed

    A big week for you with your lecturing job wrapping up. Understand how it would be a flood of different emotions but I'm so excited for you!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    Ok folks, you were all so lovely and patient while I took a little vacay break. BUT, this means I have some February step reports to catch up on. Without further ado...

    February Week 3 Steps - 497,945 across the same 7 participants as week 1&2 (team daily average of ~10162 steps)
    February Week 4 Steps - 453,361 across 6 participants (team daily average of ~10794 steps)

    This group of six steppers that recorded the whole way through the month increased their step numbers in week 4 by 5% over week 2 (their previous best week). Woo hoo!!

    Top steppers for weeks 3&4
    Week 3
    @StayFITTer - 123,735 steps
    @MaddawgMadsen - 83,048 steps
    @ChelleChelle1031 - 76,861 steps
    Week 4
    @StayFITTer - 127,223 steps
    @lauren_989 - 87,590 steps
    @ChelleChelle1031 - 84,914 steps

    Week 3&4 consistency awards
    14 of 14 days meeting goal
    @StayFITTer @ChelleChelle1031 and @zankash23
    9 of 14 days meeting goal
    @lauren_989
    8 of 14 days meeting goal
    @MaddawgMadsen

    Week 3 ladder up awards
    @zankash23 34% increase over week 2
    @YinxFed 1% increase over week 2
    Week 4 ladder up awards
    @lauren_989 41% increase over week 3
    @ChelleChelle1031 10% increase over week 3
    @StayFITTer 3% increase over week 3

    February total results
    #1 @StayFITTer 502,854 total steps
    #2 @ChelleChelle1031 318,346 total steps
    #3 @MaddawgMadsen 287,138 total steps

    Bravo everyone!
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    YinxFed wrote: »
    PW - 186.6
    CW - 187.9

    Guys, I really can't explain it! Apart from only managing one workout this week due to my back being so beastly to me, I haven't done anything different this past week compared to the week before. I'm really sorry! I so much wanted to be in the 170s before the end of Q1 2024. Instead, I've just left a trail of red in my wake!

    And to add insult to injury (why DO we say that?) I was in so much pain with my back that I haven't even been able to start the Medium #75 challenge! I feel like a great big giant slug!

    Kudos first! You have been going through many things, and your back hurts! Pain is not the best ingredient for lowering stress, feeling good about things, or weight loss success, that's for sure.

    But! You can explain the trail of red. It is not about exercise, especially in times when exercise is impossible or difficult because of pain or injury. It is diet. You need to change that up - if you can't burn it, you have to cut back on eating it. It is a tough truth sometimes, but small adjustments can really add up. Track carefully, lower your totals for the day, try cutting certain "triggery" items - I know you can do this! You are strong even when not lifting weights :smiley:

    PS you are NOT a slug! You are a person taking care of an aching back - way different. And less slimy.
  • minstrelofsarcasm
    minstrelofsarcasm Posts: 2,576 Member
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    Team Results
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  • ChelleChelle1031
    ChelleChelle1031 Posts: 54 Member
    @ashleycarole86

    10k+ Steps and 30+ mins exercise daily

    Sun - 15,624 / 62 mins (treadmill, circuit)
    Mon - 12,743 / 97 mins (treadmill, circuit, afternoon trail walk)
    Tues - 10,200 / 67 mins (treadmill, strength, afternoon trail walk)
    Wed - 1,841 / 0 mins **sick
    Thus - 2,513 / 0 mins **sick
    Fri - 2,798 / 0 mins **sick
    Sat - 5,194 / 0 mins **on the mend
  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Sunday: 14,235 + 45 min jog @ 4.5mph + 45 min yoga
    Monday: 10,963 + 60 min body pump class + 45min walk @ 3.5mph
    Tuesday: 10,325 + 45 min pilates + 45 min jog @ 4.5mph
    Wednesday: 10,157 + 60 min body pump class + 45 min walk away the pounds video (outside in the dark and rain)
    Thursday: 10,144 + 45 min yoga + 45 min jog @ 4.3mph
    Friday: 9,633 + 45 min walk @ 3.5mph + 45 min yoga
    Saturday: 8,929 + 60 min body pump class + 45 min walk (☔️) @ 3.7mph

    @ashleycarole86 I would like to adjust my step goal (if it works like this) is 10,000 steps before any add on for exercise. If that's too hard, let me know what I averaged this week for steps after exercise 😄

    It is amazing how much easier it is to stop a habit (exercise) than starting! I bet you and Brad can get right back into a routine!

    @ChelleChelle1031 I hope you are feeling better!

    @YinxFed I hope your back feels better soon!

    I got home from my hike this morning and took a nap, read some of my book, and did a yoga stretch video. I feel like it will be an early bedtime tonight. Time change always messes with me!
    itd1jtm6w6t0.jpgbjequcwk0okf.jpg49iupr3pjyjt.jpg we got so much rain, the trail flooded and some didn't make it back!

  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    @ChelleChelle1031 Ugh! Get well quick! We miss your wonderful energy in here :smiley: You are sure right how fast things can change with a few days in bed - but you'll be back in the swing soon, I'm willing to bet.

    Applause for @lauren_989 @CupcakeCrusoe and @EvMakesChanges ! We did not have a great week as a team, but you all led the way and got us some good green! Let's work towards 50% green for this week :mrgreen:

    We had a big wet snow today and more coming, so I just stayed home today, took a long walk in the wet woods, and hit my goal for strength workout. Gotta venture out tomorrow to pester Jasper. I just found a set of cool exercises we can do with ground poles - he loves poles. We have not tried these ones yet, so it will be an adventure.

    I'm going to try to get to bed somewhat earlier than usual tonight, since I don't want to sleep late in the morning with this annoying time change! So here is the reminder for tonight -

    Due through Monday:
    @Zumbaforever
    @lindamartin27
    @CarolAnnM2
    @strong_fit_ells
    @StayFITTer
    @cleaneater80

    Thanks!
  • StayFITTer
    StayFITTer Posts: 924 Member
    3/11/24
    Weigh In Day: MONDAY
    PW (Previous Weight): 175.8
    CW (Current Weight): 173.8

    Sunday 3/3 13,279 (20 min Yoga)
    Monday 3/4 10,563 (20min Yoga, 5 mins kickboxing )
    Tuesday 3/5 16,705 (20 min strength)
    Wednesday 3/6 by 11,234 (20 HIIT, 90 min PiYo)
    Thursday 3/7 11,977 (20 min strength, 20min HIIT 20 min yoga/stretch)
    Friday 3/8 11,895
    Saturday 3/9 13,325 ( 20 min HIIT, 20 min Yoga)
  • cleaneater80
    cleaneater80 Posts: 471 Member
    @strong_fit_ells adorable addition to the family. A pup always keeps you busy and active.

    @micki48 stunning flower show.

    @YinxFed Don't get to down on yourself. We are here to listen and help you figure next steps.

    CW 169.0 -
  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 327 Member
    Hi team - I have not been helping us out lately, and I am sorry for that. But, I feel like I am finally on the mend from mom being in the hospital, being sick, and somewhat from moving. We still have some stuff to get out of the old house and all the cleaning.

    @strong_fit_ells - ADORABLE puppy! I almost want to show my husband, but then I'm afraid we would be getting another dog. Good job getting through the puppy stage. It's a lot of work, but I hope you are enjoying it!

    @micki48 - those are GORGEOUS flowers! You are lucky to have a great friend for so long and one that can join you for events like that!

    @YinxFed - I am so sorry to hear about the back pain! That can be a serious movement killer. I hope you can adjust your diet for a while and slowly get back to your exercising.

    @jugar - terrible week indeed. I'm back in it and hopefully can post a loss this week. Hopefully our teamwork this week will make the dream work!
  • MaddawgMadsen
    MaddawgMadsen Posts: 327 Member
    @ashleycarole86 - Monday, March 4 - 6,699 steps
    Tuesday, March 5 - 7,991 steps, 1 hour of CrossFit
    Wednesday, March 6 - 5,387 steps
    Thursday, March 7 - 5,420 steps
    Friday, March 8 - 10,506 steps
    Saturday, March 9 - 6,312 steps
    Sunday, March 10 - 6,761 steps

    I missed my step goal on two days, but my average over the last week is 7,010 steps/day, and since that is 1,000 steps greater than my goal, I will count the week as a win. Especially considering I only made it to the gym one day. Being sick has really hindered my exercising goals; however, moving into a new house has really helped the step goals.
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    @lauren_989
    I can make that work, no problem!
    As an aside.. you really crushed your workouts in week 1! Bravo

    I have rode the Peloton three days in a row and two of those three days included some upper body strength as well. It really really feels great.

  • lauren_989
    lauren_989 Posts: 1,358 Member
    @Gidgitgoescrzy I know what you mean about the time change. I could not wake up this morning! I was only 5 minutes late to work 🙈

    @ashleycarole86 I started the 75 hard challenge and so with 2, 45 minute workouts daily, my steps have gone way up!

    I was tired all day today. It's just an hour, but it completely messes me up!
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