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Walking pad sounds good. I have a standing desk... and while I don't get steps in, it's so much better for my concentration. Maybe I'll look into a walking pad!! @momofthree9845 sounds like a good move... BFs that value us based on a body aren't good... but definitely not a long term winner...as we all fluctuate and change…

@human_bean Thanks for the podcast recommendation. I'll check it out today while I work!! Always good to have inspiration staying positive. That's what's important after all. It's Friday! Wheee!!!! It will be a good weekend, hopefully! Anyone have any fun plans? We have a zoom 'party' for the Chinese New Year! May it be a…

@human_bean I've been struggling... that seems to be the mood on here. But we'll get through it. I've been working on a video memorial for a close friend and it's had my mood very low. But I got out this morning with the hubs... and gonna do an indoor cardio HIIT this afternoon - lots of jump rope and jumping jacks. It's…

Happy Friday!!! Gonna try to go into the weekend strong! Have a great workout planned - short, sweet and intense! Anyone else?

@human_bean Hang in there. Work stress is real.. uufff. I've had some days of not caring lately as well. Trying to get back to checking in and tracking. Morning workouts sound good!! I don't know of any programs - but I'll keep my eyes out for you! I used to have a great resource for HIIT programing but I feel like that…

Welcome aboard! Sharing encouragement and focus is great! It's a huge help to me as well!!

@Jeffcott1 welcome aboard! Australia is a long jump from here but probably a bit warmer this time of year!! I'm in the American South and I am not a fan of the cold - even if it's warm here according to those Yankees up north ;-). Sounds like you have your hands full with human and fur babies!!

Welcome Darren!!! So good to have you along! Seems like a very reasonable goal! Just a little at a time. What's your current strategy?

Nice job on the squats!!! Don't over do it! But rock that out!! :-) It's Friday! Almost the weekend! Woo hoo!! I just put on a big pot of Chicken Taco Soup - gonna enjoy the warmth without too many calories!! Warm salad in a bowl :smile: Keep going guys! We just have to make it through a bit more to get to the other side…

@CurvyCalorie Congrats on the weight drop!! Mine has been holding steady for a while now. I'm trying to get determined to make it DROP!! I got slack about tracking meals. - gonna get back to that! :smile:

@CurvyCalorie I teach tai chi - not school. I do NOT have the patience for that!! Despite all my practice meditating and being calm - nothing could get me to do that!! LOL... @mugginskate I used to use that book!! I LOVED it and made some really awesome progress with it! I loaned to a friend... and thus I don't have access…

Activity has slowed on here ... :( Maybe it will pick up if we're more regular! @mugginskate what kind of lifting routine do you do? Are you in a gym or using home equipment? Sometimes as your muscles start to realize they need to grow you can put on a little weight. Muscle weighs more! Yay for muscles!!

A good quote @mugginskate! I tell my students that it's not supposed to be easy - but it's way better when done right. Makes us stronger and better. Same applies here!! I haven't been on here for a bit - last week was mentally really tough. But I think my focus is back. Hope everyone is off to a good start on their short…

Almond milk is a great idea! I haven't done overnight oats in a long time - that reminder is fantastic. I'll have to put some in the fridge this week :) See- it's already working to break me out of the bubble!! THANKS!!

@mugginskate Those printables are cute!! Nice to see them! I've got the same goals as we all do probably :-P But I'm gonna try to set small challenges for myself to see if it helps switch up the diet and exercise focuses... just to keep me fresh. The first challenge for Jan is to go dairy free - I'm allowing myself eggs…

Anyone have a new focus for the New Year?

I'm a Mind Pump fan as well!! Working through one of their programs now!

I lift. Trying to get to the weight room 5 days a weeks these days. Feel free to add as friend if want.

@momofthree9845 Quarantine has been hard - I hope you're able to cut yourself a little slack!! All of just move forward into (hopefully) a better happier space! Onward and upward!

Merry Christmas!! I hope everyone is warm and safe. I've given myself a pass for the day. N9 weighing in or worry about it all. Just celebrating life and those we love. Hope you all are enjoying it! I'll check in tomorrow and refocus!!

So great to check in here after a long week last week. Work was crazy and James has been a couch potato. Any of you ladies have a hard time getting motivation up when every time you turn around your partner is just hanging out and doing nothing? I makes me grumpy and kicks my rebellious streak into gear. Plus, the cold…

@CurvyCalorie Sounds doable!! Just a little more!! You got this - this week you can hit that!! :smile:

We're almost to the weekend!! Wheee!!!

Wed: 🙂Log all food 🙂Teach 🙂Stain Wood 🙂Run 🙂Lift/Box 🙂Spreadsheet!! Thursday: Biscuits Lift/run Christmas shopping Log all meals I'm off today.... usually that means I want to cook a yummy dinner... which isn't always healthy for me. Wish me luck!!

HAHAHAHHAHAH!!!! @CurvyCalorie I loved that this morning!! Totally easy to forget the 'simple' ways to boost progress! I don't know how many times I say "oh!! Duh!" about something simple. Way to go!! You have victories to dance about!! Gyms here aren't an option right now... but they are wonderful heated places!!! *Sigh.

Tues: 🙂Stretch/Staff 🙂Lift 🙂Teach No need! cancelled class 🙂Wrap more presents 🙂Log food Wed: Log all food Teach Stain Wood Run Lift/Box Spreadsheet!! Keeping it simple and taking one step of progress at a time :smile:

Walking instead is great! And a great way to relieve stress!! I've been thinking about you and a podcast I heard with Brene Brown - it might be worth giving it a listen. It's about how stress impacts our bodies and how we need to help it 'complete the cycle'. It's an interview with a couple of women authors. Might be worth…

Question! How do you guys get lots of steps when it's cold outside! I usually take a couple walks around the block - but I'm a wuss and when it's below freezing I generally can't make myself get out there!! Any hints?

@mytime6630 Many hugs to you. Seems like it's one things after another. Hang in there. Sometimes that's all we can do! I have been gone for a few days. I have a terrible time caring when I have some serious PMS (sorry if it's to much TMI) - my rebellious streak says "DIET!! Are you crazy!!" LOL Restarting daily goals...…

Checking in a little late - better than normal. I am happy I stuck to my movement goals last week! Gonna try to duplicate that this week. Also, gonna try to get Christmas under control - that will help drop my stress level! Goals: Lift 5 days 2 Runs 2 Boxing Hit calorie goals for the remainder of week.