@melaniedscott--I am not having them all at once but occasionally back-to-back lol. So, between 9:30-10:00 is when I start getting the snack craving. So, I may have cheese and nuts or popcorn. Then 30 minutes later I may have something else. Then Lunch, then around 2:00 is my next craving time. I will walk down the hall and see one of the classrooms have chocolate, so I will get a piece or two.

blessedgrandma5 wrote: »

@minstrelofsarcasm What makes you reach for the snacks you've been having lately? Are you craving salt?

a lot of times I am reaching for snacks either out of boredom or stress. I think it is more of a mindless thing. Last year I was able to get up and move around more. This year I am more stuck at my desk. I am a secretary at a school.

@blessedgrandma5 - If it's snacking out of boredom/stress, the issue is less about finding healthier things to snack on, and more about replacing the snacking with other things. The phrase "if you're not hungry, don't eat" is easier said than done, but isn't necessarily incorrect.

If you feel the need to chew, have you considered gum? If it's about consumption in general, tea or coffee?

There's also giving yourself tasks to do to keep yourself busy. When I first started focusing on my weight, I didn't develop a lot of great habits, but I did pick up making friendship bracelets (the ones where you wrap threads around each other), and it kept me busy enough to not graze through my kitchen out of boredom. Do you like crafts? I assume you are somewhat chained to a desk, otherwise I'd suggest adding in micro walks throughout the day to kill time.

Weigh in day: Tuesday

PW: 197 lbs
CW: 198.6 lbs

UGH!!!

Laurabb99 wrote: »

Laurabb99
weighin day: Wed
PW: 196.9
CW: 195

@CassieGetsFit2013 Great Loss!
@daria0919 I love how encouraging and positive you are! I've included more clean eating myself.
@minstrelofsarcasm Praying for peace during this weeks chaos.

@Laurabb99 glad to hear you’re getting more clean eating in! It really does make a huge difference cutting down on processed foods and non natural carbs.

Emilienewme wrote: »

How are we hitting our goals this week?
- Meal prep for breakfast and lunch in work

fruits yogurt and flaxseed for breakfast, carrot cake inspired overnight oats for lunch on Tuesday

- a lot of water, green tea and detox herbal tea
- Focus on exercising (follow my running plan, do more yoga to work on flexibility and include a couple of weight videos)
- somebody mentioned rucking and it seems like a good idea for bone density. I am already walking 3 times a week anyway when my daughter is training so I added dumbbells to my backpack yesterday

Everyone is doing amazing with their weight loss this week, this is inspiring

@laurabb99 your garden looks lovely with all the snow

@blessedgrandma5 I have started making overnight oats for lunches, with protein, chia seeds, sometimes cocoa powder but feel like a pudding because of the fruits (I don't add sugar) so I am not so tempted by the cakes and chocolate at work. This is the second week, my colleagues think it's a bit odd but it has worked. I needed something quick to eat because I don't really have a break

I have really enjoyed finding ways to make savory oatmeal...not sure I've done savory overnight oats but that is an interesting idea.

BodyTalking wrote: »

minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »

Today, I weigh 78.9 kg/173.94 lb

I weighed-in on the 10th as well but I think you saw this and excused me for the previous week when I was in holiday.

Ljdanny
Thurs
Cw 192.1

Good morning step team! I'm working on the post and noticed some issues...I have no steps for @nansbones7708 for Jan 5-11 and I am missing steps for Jan 5 for @purple1butterfly and @blessedgrandma5. I think I'm also missJan 8 & 9 for @purple1butterfly. Also missing my steps entirely but I can deal with that. 😆

Also...noticed a something that confused me @purple1butterfly...you posted this on Jan 12 (Sunday)

purple1butterfly wrote: »

@melaniedscott
Sunday 10,780
Monday 3,000 approx as I had to charge my fitbit & forgot to put it back till 13:00 so I've had to guess.

And then posted this on Jan 13 (Monday)

purple1butterfly wrote: »

@melaniedscott
Monday 10,780

As you've been posting as you go through the week...you either posted Monday early or updated it later or were posting for the previous week or something I have not thought of. Clarify? You did say you might not get all steps in because of asthma on the 9th. I thought you meant physically getting steps in but now I am wondering if you meant posted.

Could you add the date for each post when you post? Or you could post everything at the end of the week with the week of bit. My old brain isn't as agile as it used to be.

Last thought added... @BodyTalking you posted regular steps for Jan 5-11 but then (or earlier) posted 182k steps...where do those steps belong?

The January Week 4 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Jan 19th. Please join us for Fitness Bingo and have a fun and active week!! Here's your link:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10931285/january-week-4-group-challenge-fitness-bingo#latest

See you in the chat thread!
Jessica

@melaniedscott-Jan 5 steps is 6,549

Mizzmagenta

Weigh in day: Sunday
Starting weight: 145.7 lbs
Goal weight: 120 lbs

Previous weight: 123.8 lbs
Current weight: 123.8 lbs

Stayed the same weight this week, it’s getting harder to lose the last few pounds, but I’m happy (as I’m sure they won’t make a massive difference to how I look/feel, but it’s my goal and I really just want to get there). Let’s see how this week goes 🤞🏻

~~ Step Challenge Results -
January Week 2~~[/center] Team Statistics -
Total Steppers: 7
Total Steps: 320,024
Average Steps Per Stepper: 45,718 - (12% lower than last week)

Individual Statistics -

@BodyTalking - 50,071 total | 7,153 average
@Emilienewme - 107,970 total | 15,424 average Most Consistent!!! & Most Steps in One Day!!!
@blessedgrandma5 - 60,792 total | 8,685 average
@daria0919- 34,381 total | 4,912 average
@purple1butterfly - 12,718 total | 3,180 average*
@Ljdanny - 48,064 total | 6,866 average
@melaniedscott - 6,028 total | 861 average

@nansbones7708 - MIA total | MIA average

Way to walk Weight No More!

Big kudos to @Emilienewme who won both most steps AND most consistent and increased her steps by more than 40K!

Note: Any walker with * next to their name did not post a full week, so numbers are not complete.

What is the opposite of kudos? 'Cuz that's what I get. Apparently 14 inches of snow encourages me to...do nothing.

If you want to join the step challenge for January:

Part of the challenge or new and want to add or update a goal?

For anyone confused about where we are ...

Awesome walking steps team!