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Hi everyone, new to the challenge, but looking forward to it... I have been away from MFP for a few years and my waistline shows it. Time to get back on track with good ol’ accountability! Thanks for hosting, @RangerRickL !

Logging in a little late today. Yesterday’s goals: 1. Track everything/stay in the green ✅ - much better today, despite the emotional day 2. Practice mindful eating at lunch ❌ 3. At least 30 minutes physical activity - not sure what yet: run or swim or gym ✅ - 5k run 4. Start bullet/gratitude journal ✅ - first thing off my…

I need to refocus my efforts. Was 200 cal off yesterday, not because of the restaurant meal but because I came home and couldn’t resist having something sweet to top it all off.. Had one leftover dessert from Easter frozen and found it. Also didn’t get out after supper as I had hoped because it was raining like crazy.…

My goodness... don’t come back the next morning and you get 5 PAGES behind!!! JFT Tues. April 30: 1. Track everything/stay in the green ✅ 2. Mindful eating practice - lunch ... forgot ❌ 3. Early planned supper (salmon/rice/salad) to prevent unnecessary after work snacking ✅ 4. Running group 7:30 PM ✅ Yesterday went pretty…

Good morning all, sorry I have been offline for the weekend. Tried to get in yesterday, but MFP was crashing on my iPad? Seems to be OK today. Did not get any exercise in yesterday, but did manage my calories even at a meal out with dear friends I only see a few times per year. Back on track today: JFT Tues. April 30 1.…

Yesterday’s goals: 1. Track everything/stay in green ❌ : enjoyed an impromptu dinner party with the neighbours and did not track supper. Expect I was over on calories, but did elect to cook at home rather than ordering take away at least! 2. Mindful meditation course ✅ - getting it done early in the day seems to be…

My day started off well, but I lost it after work.... couldn’t get myself out the door for a run and decided to just have a small supper to balance that out and to stay within calorie goals. Had my within-calorie supper but then got into the leftover Easter chocolates later and ended up over goal. Moral of the story: 1200…

Good morning on a bright and sunny Thursday! Yesterday’s goals: Did not get the darn meditation practice done yesterday (again) as I had an unexpected department meeting at lunch - but have already knocked it off the list for today (one benefit of waking up early...). Otherwise did well with my goals. Goals for today: 1.…

Yay! Made it through the work day!!! Just have a few moments to catch up on everyone’s posts.. @Snowflake1968 Yes, I live in Ontario.... started a bunch of seeds indoors, but OK to plant spinach/lettuce/arugula/peas outside now (they like the cooler weather [or so I thought ??] ) - just have to fence them off to keep the…

Good morning everyone, I have to be quick too... I actually SLEPT IN (unheard of for me since peri menopause started) on my early day at work. I am typing this on my phone from my desk. I accomplished all my goals yesterday except completing the mindful meditation course. I am finding it hard to carve in an extra hour in…

Good morning all! Yesterday’s goals: 1. Track all food intake/stay within calorie goal ✅ 2. At least 30 minutes physical activity ✅ 3. Complete day 3 Mindful Meditation course and reflections on day 2 ❎ 4. Start seedlings indoors and plant cold weather veg outdoors ✅ 5. Prep food for the week ✅ I stand corrected re:…

Yesterday’s goals: Well, yesterday did not go as I intended! I did have a full day, but got sidetracked cleaning up my office area and preparing Easter dinner so did not do the seedlings or get a hike in. Next time I will get my goals completed before getting distracted with other chores.... so many things on the list!!!…

Good morning and Happy Easter! Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have read back several pages to help get to “know” you all, but I think it will be some time before I remember who is who! Have been inspired by all the wonderful support you give one another. Looking forward to getting to “know” you all better...…

Hello everyone, hoping its not too awkward for someone new to jump in this thread! Daily intentions and accountability are exactly what I am looking for, and you all seem really nice :smiley: Please let me know if I have done anything wrong... I’m not new to MFP, but am just back after a long hiatus. Over the past two…

Jan. 12 Exercise - yes, 40 min walk Tracking - NO. Off my game presently... hosting guests. I have already forfeited the winners circle. Calories - unlikely. Went out for dinner. Jan.13 Exercise -yes, 30 mins mostly running on the treadmill, weights, abs Tracking -yes Calories - over by 26 cals. Will try to get out and…

Exercise: 34 minute walk in addition to a day on my feet... > 15000 steps taken Tracked: yes Calories: under goal :)

Jan 10 Exercise: NO... out of the running for the winners circle this month, but will keep checking in to help me stay on track... Calories:YES Tracked:YES

Jan. 9 - PASS day

Date: January 8 2019 - Exercised?: Yes: elliptical and weights 40 at the gym Calories?: Yes, under goal, better choices today! Tracked?: Yes

Date: January 7 2019 - Exercised?: Yes: 40 mins exercise bike at gym Calories?: Yes, under goal, but not happy with my food choices... will aim for better quality calories tomorrow. Tracked?: Yes

Date: January 6, 2019 - Exercised?: Yes: 3.9 km walk Calories?: Yes, under goal... even though I didn't think I'd be :) Tracked?: Yes

Date: January 5, 2019 - Exercised?: Yes: 4.9 km run/walk.... a beautiful January day here in Ontario, Canada too! Calories?: Yes, under goal Tracked?: Yes

Date: January 4, 2019 - I might be on a roll! Exercised?: Yes: 40 min, 3.9 km walk.... temperature was *perfect* :smiley: Calories?: Yes, under goal (had to use some of my exercise calories though... yay CICO!) Tracked?: Yes

Date: January 3, 2019 - 3 day streak! Exercised?: Yes: another slippy slidey walk on icy sidewalks.... 33 minutes. Hoping to get to the gym tomorrow to mix it up a little, but grateful I'm at least getting out for walks :smile: Calories?: Yes, under goal Tracked?: Yes - everything... including those tempting chocolate…

Date: January 2, 2019 - 2 day streak! Exercised?: Yes: got stood up for my gym date so dragged myself out for a 37 minute, 3.03km walk in the Canadian winter after dark... wouldn't have done it if not for this challenge... so thanks! Calories?: Yes, under goal Tracked?: Yes

Date: January 1, 2019 - 1 day streak! ;) Exercised?: Yes: 47 minute, 3.6km walk on a beautiful sunny day Calories?: Yes Tracked?: Yes

New to the challenge and looking forward to it! My story is maybe like a lot of others - using MFP I successfully got down to my goal weight through daily accountability for exercise and logging, but through sheer lack of mindfulness have regained most of it back over the past two years. I am generally pretty active…

Hello all, I am back from a week and a bit at the cottage... sorry I should have mentioned before that I left that I would be away.. Back to setting daily intentions: 1. Log all food and stay within calorie goal 2. Walk at least 30 minutes or go for a run 3. Practice meditation 4. Water - 1 L through the work day

Good morning all! Recap yesterday: Overall did OK on commitments, but it was a non-stop day so I had difficulty doing things for ME. Log everything I eat ✔️(missed calorie goal by 45 cals ❌ - I just HAD to have that cookie, didn't I??) Avoid mindless 3-6 PM eating ✔️ *2 day streak* yay me! - this is such a tough habit for…

@lynmac54 Thanks for the welcome! Recap yesterday: Log everything I eat ✔️(and within calorie goal) Avoid mindless 3-6 PM eating ✔️ *1 day streak* Practice meditation for at least 15 minutes (I'm still learning) ✔️ Get out for a walk or be active in some other way, at least 30 minutes ✔️ Got out for an hour! Today's…