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First to post to the new challenge. Needing to get ready for work shortly but wanted to post a Welcome to anyone new to the community and a big Welcome Back to all VIP friends who are returning for another round.
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Really like change, week beginning on Sunday. Thanks.
Lovely picture above.
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@alphafitchick WELCOME BACK to you also!!
@MawMaw1941 A member asked about this, and we did listen. We agreed it only made sense, the week starts on Sunday. WOOHOO!! This will help many members also who may not be able to post their exercise/HH by Friday since they are working during the week. A total WIN/WIN!5 -
Love the new format of Sunday to Saturday-so much easier to work with.
Welcome to all the returning tried and true troopers and glad to have anyone new join us on this challenge.
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I also like starting on a Sunday. Looking forward to break and new challenge. Fall is in the air
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I also like the change to the Sunday start. In my mind, the new week has always started on Sunday. 😊
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
May your sunrise bring a fresh canvas where yesterday's brushstrokes fade-away, & the colors of possibility await your hand.
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday.
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Happy Sunday VIP Friends, Cross posting this to the summer thread as well. I love the idea of starting out challenge week on Sunday as well. I weigh in on Monday's but can change it to Sunday.
I AM:
I am at peace, heart and soul.
Action for Happiness:
Give yourself permission to say ‘no’
Fitness Quote:
One of the greatest feelings is accomplishing something you once thought would have been impossible.
MotiVerse:
If you absolutely can’t stay positive, don’t go negative, just cruise neutral for a while until you can get back up.—Terri Guillemets
Daily Affirmation:
I am a great communicator.
Inspirational Quote:
All of us break in some way, but what really matters is how we get back and put the pieces back together.—Kristen Butler
Notable birthdays for September 7
Thomas A. Hendricks (1819-1885) - The 21st VP of the U.S.
Edward Asahel Birge (1851-1950) - Early pioneer in limnology (the study of lakes and bodies of freshwater).
Anna Mary Robertson Moses (1860-1961) - Painter also known as "Grandma Moses."
Edward Francis Hutton (1875-1962) - Co-founder of the brokerage firm E. F. Hutton and Co.
David Packard (1912-1996) - Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard.
Louise Suggs (1923-2015) - Co-founder of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
Leonard Rosenman (1924-2008) - Film score creator for movies, such as Rebel Without a Cause, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, and the animated version of The Lord of the Rings.
Ed Warren (1926-2006) - Paranormal investigator.
Don Messick (1926-1997) - Cartoon voice actor for the characters Bamm-Bamm (The Flintstones), Astro ( The Jetsons) and Scooby Doo (Scooby Doo).
Donald Henderson (1928-2016) - Epidemiologist who led the world campaign that eradicated smallpox.
Buddy Holly (1936-1959) - Musician who died in a plane crash with Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper, and pilot Roger Peterson.
Memorable Birthdays for September 7
1630 - The city of Boston, MA is founded.
1813 - The "Uncle Sam" reference is used for the first time in The Troy Post of New York.
1916 - Congress passes the Workers' Compensation Act.
1921 - The first Miss America Pageant is held in Atlantic City, NJ.
1936 - Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) begins operation.
2008 - The U.S. government takes control of the mortgage financing companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Rainy day here in Boston today. Just went grocery shopping and looking forward to getting some chores done and relaxing.
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Good morning. I am on vacation a d will be back late Monday night. I will do my introduction Tuesday morning. I like to have the challenges start on sundays
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I like the Sunday starts too
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Looking fwd to trying a new challenge!! And its my birthday week!!
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@Kurtize I adore fall!! Thankfully, it's cooling down now!! PHEW!!!
@tjharleygal55 TY TY TY, we are glad you like the change to the week starting on Sunday!
@Dpecora653 Very true, until we are happy with ourselves, we won't be truly happy. Finding our peace, ahhh, I love it!
@alphafitchick TY TY TY for being flexible with your weigh in. I'll still do mine on Saturday.
@Lopeyp I am up the coast a few hours in Maine. We all NEEDED that rain so badly. I am happy we got it. I am sure you are also. To bad though it happened over the weekend for those who work. Great job with figuring out what to do with the rain.
@Patti241 WOOHOO ENJOY the vacation!! It's been a bit since the last one?
@Evamutt TY TY TY so much!! Agree, it only makes sense!
@iluvmycats Aww, got pictures of your kitties? Here are my 2 goofballs!! Well you can see them beside my name!! Izzy is the brown/black tabby, and Oscar (OHHHH OSCAR!!! LOL) is the orange kitty. I had no clue orange kitties are hmm Unique!!!
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Hi, Diane, Izzy, and Oscar! Here is little Eve with her 24 toes. Yes, all of them have claws. There are three “thumbs” on that paw. She was giving me The Look and was sure her treats were late.
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I'm excited to start this challenge. I hope to learn a lot from everyone and get my scale back to moving. It is nice to have a weekly weigh in too.
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Happy Monday VIP Friends, I have officially began my Q4 challenge this morning with my photos for my weekly check in with my coach which I send on Tuesday but take them along with updating my weight and measurements on Monday's I'll starting this coming Sunday weigh in on Sunday then post it along with taking my measurements and taking my photos for my check in on Monday as usual.
I AM:
I follow my heart and let it show me how to love myself.
Action for Happiness:
Be willing to share how you feel and ask for help when needed.
Fitness Quote:
There is only one way to success it’s called hard work.
MotiVerse:
You only life once, but if you do it right, once is enough.—Mae West
Daily Affirmation:
I am blessed to have someone in my life.
Inspirational Quote:
Have you ever just agreed with someone so they would shut up? Don’t lie.
Notable Birthdays for September 8
Charles J. Guiteau (1841-1882) - Convicted assassin of President Garfield.
Ida Henrietta Hyde (1857-1945) - Inventor of the the micro-electrode.
Seth Weeks (1868-1953) - Considered the first American known to write a mandolin concerto (1900).
Jimmie Rodgers (1897-1933) - Country music musician and yodeler consider to be the "Father of Country Music."
Grace Metalious (1924-1964) - Author of one of the best-selling novels of all time (Peyton's Place).
Patsy Cline (1932-1963) - Country singer of Crazy, I Fall To Pieces, and Walkin' After Midnight.
Adrian Cronauer (1938-2018) - Vietnam Air Force Sergeant and radio host who inspired the movie Good Morning, Vietnam.
Ronald "Pigpen" McKernan (1945-1973) - Harmonica and electric organ player who co-founded The Grateful Dead.
Benjamin Orr (1947-2000) - Bassist and co-founder of alternative rock band The Cars.
Esther Sans Takeuchi (1953-Still Living) - Scientist and engineer who invented batteries for implantable cardioverter.
Ruby Bridges (1954-Still Living) - The first Black student to attend a formerly whites-only elementary school (William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana).
Alecia Beth Moore (1979-Still Living) - Contemporary glam rock singer of hits like Get the Party Started, Try, and Just Give Me A Reason.
Memorable Events for September 8
1920 - The first U.S. Air Mail service begins from NY City to San Francisco.
1930 - Richard Gurley Drew invents Scotch tape.
1930 - The comic strip Blondie makes its first appearance.
1952 - Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea is published.
1966 - Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode (The Man Trap) on t.v.
1892 - The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited for the first time.
1974 - President Ford pardons former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
1990 - The Ellis Island Historical Site opens on Ellis Island in NY City.
1996 - Blue's Clues debuts on Nickelodeon.
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Love the patio picture above! Would love to join everyone there for a nice chat!
Yes, the Sunday start is much better for the way the calendar in my mind works!
WAVING at all my friends who have gone to different teams! I miss you!
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Hello, lavalily!
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HEY, SABLE!!! I've missed seeing you regularly! I'm spending Christmas through Jan 1 with my brother in St. Pete. Haven't been down there in ages!
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iluvmycats Happy birthday week!
I am thrilled that we are now on a Sunday start as well! Sunday is usually when I plan my breakfast and lunches for the week. I'm trying to figure out how to get the dinners in as well, but I have a picky husband and if he sees what my plan is, he will generally change it for the night when he really doesn't want what's on the menu. 🤣😂
Let's all enjoy the next challenge and I wish success for all!
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i also like the Sunday start. have a wonderful day, everyone! we have got this! we can do it!
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@Sableness Aww, Eve is ADORABLE!!! She looks so tiny, as does Izzy (7 lbs). LOVE her paws!! That's so neat!
@TrimHealthyTerri WOOOHOOO ! Hey welcome!! It's a great challenge. Have you chosen a team?
@alphafitchick What does your coach have you take pictures of? What is it you are doing for exercise? Food? Etc.? Sounds interesting.
@lavalily Aww our @Ceriusly1 has good taste!! We wish we could meet there and enjoy a real chat, still this is nice. GREAT to have you with us. You are such an AMAZING Member!!!
@Ronnie_happy2ranch Great to see you here!! I'll miss being on the same team with you. LOLOL I did giggle about what H does with the menu if he doesn't like it. I can see myself doing that (We KNOW I WOULD!).
@cormierannie hey great to see you also!! How are things going? WOOHOO, we sure can AND WILL do this. TY TY for being with US!2 -
@Dianedoessmiles1 - yes, Eve is just over 7 lbs, a petite senior lady! She gets her daily Cosequin just as Mickey did which you recommended. Eve made Mickey very happy for his last year and taught him some good habits.
@lavalily - I just wrote you a message and apparently lost it. MFP has a penchant for disappearing posts! Anyway, I do hope we can get together during your visit.
@ceriously1 - beautiful patio pic@kurtize - please send some fall weather to Florida
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@Dianedoessmiles1 I take my photos and stuff inside the 1st Phorm app and right now I'm doing an at home minimal equipment training plan. For my food I track macros that are custom to me from my coach Jackie.
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Happy Tuesday VIP Friends,
I AM:
I allow myself to be transformed by the all-encompassing love of the Universe.
Action for Happiness:
Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
Fitness Quote:
Crawling is Acceptable, Falling is Acceptable, Puking is Acceptable, Crying is Acceptable, Blood is Acceptable, Pain is Acceptable. Quitting is NOT.
MotiVerse:
It is absolutely critical that you work on being more optimistic and have a positive outlook on life.—Thibaut Meurisse
Daily Affirmation:
I believe in myself completely.
Inspirational Quote:
Birds of a feather flock together.
Notable Birthdays for September 9
Delilah Beasley (1872-1934) - The first Black female newspaper columnist (Oakland Tribune).
Harland David "Colonel" Sanders (1890-1980) - Founder of KFC.
Bruno E. Jacob (1899-1979) - Founder of the National Speech and Debate Association (National Forensic League).
Otis Redding (1941-1967) - Considered one of the greatest pop singers of all time.
Dennis Ritchie (1941-2011) - Computer scientist who created the "C" programming language.
Tom Wopat (1951-Still Living) - Actor known for his role as Luke in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Adam Sandler (1966-Still Living) - Actor in hit movies, such as Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2, and The Longest Yard.
Henry Thomas (1971-Still Living) - Child actor who played Elliott in the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Memorable Events for September 9
1791 - Washington, D.C. is named after President Washington.
1836 - Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes his essay Nature.
1850 - California is admitted as the 31st state to join the Union.
1956 - Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1957 - President Eisenhower signs the first Civil Rights Bill since Reconstruction.
1965 - Congress established the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
1966 - President Johnson sings the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act into law.
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Question for the group: what is your main goal for the Fall 5% Challenge, apart from the 5% weight loss? Do you have a nutrition goal? (example, protein target, number of freggie servings/day, etc). Do you have a fitness goal? (example, 10K steps/day, or increasing running speed, or being able to ratchet up your strength training to the next level)
-Mica
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@micaroo4 Great question! My main goal is to stay healthy (keep A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol in check), so my nutrition goal is to fill half of my plate with freggies; my exercise goal is 63,000 steps per week plus 3 days strength training; and I'm trying to get a minimum of 7.5 hours of sleep each night. What is your main goal?
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@Ronnie_happy2ranch - I'm at my maintenance goal weight, so the healthy living goals are really important to me. My main nutrition goal is to get 1.5 cups of fruit and 5+ servings of vegetables (at least one serving of leafy greens and at least 1 serving of beans). My exercise goal is to do strength training daily and walk every day with a 14K step goal.
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we have got this! have a great day, everyone!
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Just learned that the friend I spent Thursday with has Covid. She called to see if I was ok. So far, so good 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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