RubyRed427 Member

Welcome to our challenge!! It’s good to have you!

Thanks to everyone for participating, keeping us going and posting! On Jan. 31st, this challenge will end. So, let us know how you did, even small triumphs matter! And be proud you continued through the holiday season by checking in! I think there's a quote that says "Just showing up is half the battle." We did that! Feel…

Hi Friends! Here is the link to our next three month challenge! See you there on February 1st. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10932068/10-pounds-to-lose-challenge-february-1-2025-april-30-2025/p1?new=1

Nice to see you @Sistersue3285 - great job on the 6 lbs.

@walkintofit Yes you can! Love your positivity!

HW 206 in summer 2023 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 12/24 171.1 12/27 171.1 12/31 171.1 1/4 171.0 1/14 171.0 1/23 170.6 My body is fighting to keep the weight. At first, my scale flashed 169 but then settled at 170.6.…

@Walela617 Hooray! Congratulations on getting your cat!!! And congrats on day 18! You rock!

HW 206 lbs. 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 12/24 171.1 12/27 171.1 12/31 171.1 1/4 171.0 1/14 171.0 I've waited to post because I was sure I would get to 170 or 169 lbs. soon~ no luck! These pounds are stuck on me. I'm…

Went to yoga last night. It is a snowy day here. The studio was warm, cozy, candlelit and at first I kept yawning doing the poses, but by the end I was in heaven at how relaxed I felt. I slept so well.

@globalhiker I love Zumba!! I haven't been in a few years, but I think it is excellent for coordination and for keeping the brain sharp. Love the music. @SunnyDays930 congrats on 7 days AF!! So proud of you!

@Walela617 Such a sweet cat! Beautiful color, too.

HW 206 lbs. Summer of 2023 Last Dec. weight 197 lbs. 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 12/24 171.1 12/27 171.1 12/31 171.1 1/4 171.0 I went to Pilates this past week and worked out at Planet Fitness. This week, I've already…

@LowTechForever Welcome to our group!! The more, the merrier!

30 more days until the end of this challenge <3 I have a simple goal: get to the 160s by Jan. 31st Other simple goal for this month: Go for a walk outside whether I feel like it or not. I'll chart this on a calendar for January.

Fun activities: Scrapbooking Write in my "One line a day" journal daily Pilates Yoga Monthly art activity like a painting class or going to the Art Museum Working out Walking in nature

Happy New Year, friends! I am so happy to be on this journey with you. It helps me to know I'm not alone in my struggle to be AF. I will keep on trying. We're staying home this evening and watching hockey. I'll cook dinner. I'm really content and happy not to be going out. Sometimes, I just want to be at home with my…

HW 206 lbs summer of 2023 Last December's weight 197 lbs. 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 12/24 171.1 12/27 171.1 12/31 171.1 It's getting ridiculous the way my scale is teasing me. I may change the batteries. LOL I went…

Carole- we can't wait to see your cat!

@Walela617 You never have to worry about confiding in us- we've all been there. We know exactly how good intentions can go awry. Live and learn! That's why we will keep in mind that quote you posted! Always a new day leads to a fresh start. I agree with how expensive alcohol is! I was at the grocery store and my bill would…

HW 206 lbs. Summer of 2023 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 12/24 171.1 12/27 171.1 Totally stalled in my weight loss but I'll accept it. I've been eating sweets and chips and going out a bunch. Lots of wine, too. When I…

@Walela617 My friend who is sober always told me if you're sober 99% of the time, then you are doing great!!! The occasional sip or two should not doom the great progress you make. She is right about that. It was good that you did stop! That's progress!

Merry Christmas, friends! Wishing you lots of love and laughter. <3

@Walela617 I can moderate only sometimes. Most of the time nope! I'm just like you. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! I'm happy you ate a bunch! That sounds like you had a great time. So proud of you!

@Walela617 Hooray! You are doing amazingly well!! Count the days anyway you want. I moderated this past weekend. And on Christmas Eve no one drinks at my parents' house, because they just don't. So, I won't be tempted there!

When I went out of the country on vacation for 3 weeks, I didn't gain an ounce. We ate out three times a day at restaurants or cafes. We drank beautiful wine and never had headaches. We walked a ton. This is the opposite of where I live. We have to drive everywhere. When I eat out here, at night, my fingers get tingly and…

Highest weight summer of 2023 206 lbs. 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 Hooray! Making progress!

@globalhiker Good morning! Yes, the energy level is so much higher! What about how fresh your face looks and your skin glows. I remember thinking that my eyesight improved a little when I was sober for my long period. <3

Good morning! I am on day 4 AF today but I notice when I post my early days, I jinx myself. I am going to a work party tonight and dinner out with old friends. So I am going to have to make a decision. Maybe an AF bottle of beer would work. @xbowhunter I like how you strive to keep improving. Sugar is the worst. I have…

Totally agree with you. Friend requests from strangers, usually men always send a private message saying "hi, how are you?". They just want to chat or something. I only accept requests from people I see on the threads and like.