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Thank you, @Dianedoessmiles1! Looking forward to hearing from you and being a part of the team! BTW my name is Lauren. Nice to meet everyone!

Hey everyone! I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. So hi! I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the different threads and intros and whatnot - trying to get my bearings. I'd love some buddies to be accountable to who can maybe show me the ropes a little!

Hi everyone! I'm Lauren - happy to be here! How many 5% Challenges have you done? This is my first. I've done some other MFP group challenges years ago, but not quite like this one. What do you like to do for fun? Travel is my first passion and favorite pastime. I love to see the world and experience new places, people,…

Just found this challenge and would love to join! This will be my first time trying a 5% challenge - looking forward to it!

I was delighted to see that I'm down 5 pounds from my highest weight! There's nothing like seeing that number drop to keep me motivated. However, I did take the weekend off and ended up using all three of my pass days when I went on a camping trip. I had only planned to use one, but you know how these things go. I did…

PASS - CAMPING WEEKEND! Exercise: Yes - 15 minutes mowing the lawn + 15 unloading camping gear. Calories: No, didn't plan on making this a pass day, but I was still so tired from my hike the day before that I found it hard to care about staying within calories. Ended up getting fast food and then going to the movies &…

PASS - CAMPING WEEKEND! Exercise: Yes - Did a tough 6-mile hike over 4.5 hours. I was exhausted after & still sore today, but it felt fantastic! Calories: Nope, over by a few hundred again. I had planned on this being a pass day since the beginning of the challenge, so I just let myself enjoy all the great camp food that…

PASS - CAMPING WEEKEND! Exercise: Yes - 10 minutes of walking + 10 minutes loading/unloading the car for camping. Calories: Over - Did well all day but then went over by a few hundred when the booze started flowing and friends starting passing around food. Tracked: Yes - Had to go in after the fact and add some things, but…

Late to check in because I was away for the weekend, but: Exercise: Yes - 45 minutes of yoga plus 10+ minutes loading and unloading firewood! Calories: Yes, under. Tracked: Yes, everything!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 17 minutes of yoga plus a few minutes of pushups, planks, & crunches to bump it up over 20. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Ate pretty low-cal stuff throughout the day so I had plenty of calories left in the evening when I finished teaching my night class.…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 35 minutes of chair/desk yoga during the day (researching to find some videos my mom can do) and then another 45 minutes of deep stretch yoga when I got home. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, but it required a lot of careful planning/logging. We went to…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, but today was tough. Had a weird work schedule so I didn't have time to exercise until around 11:00pm at which time I was exhausted. But I still fit in 20 minutes of yoga before bed. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yep, pretty easy to stay under today. Did I…

What part of South Africa are you in? I took my 2nd trip to Cape Town in December, just an incredible place! I'd trade places with you any time... well, after they sort out the water crisis :/

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 20 minutes of walking to/from the train station on the way to see Depeche Mode! Plus lots of stair climbing throughout the day. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, just barely. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes - thank God for online…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 1 hour of yoga plus moving furniture & boxes for a yard sale Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes - had to do the extra exercise to get there, but I did it! Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Ended up going to Applebee's where I chose…

I'm the same way! Add me and we can be accountability buddies!

I'm in! Will definitely add you all here [edited by mods]

Day one in the bag! Hoping I can keep it up for the rest of the month and beyond. Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 30 minutes of yoga Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes - under by 33! Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes - even the stick of gum I had and the diet soda. Extra…

I'm other people have suggested this in previous challenges, but I've decided to pick out an "award" to give myself if/when I get into the winner's circle. I think this could be helpful for some, especially when motivation & determination start to wane. Make it something specific and realistic. For example, not just "a…

Hi everyone. I'm new to the group and cautiously optimistic. In the past I've found that participating in challenges and logging my calories/exercise regularly has been the most effective way for me to lose weight. However, it comes back on so easily when I stop checking in, which is why I think this challenge will be…

@hopiemama33 one thing people here have told me that has been super helpful is that this whole thing isn't a straight line. We will have ups and downs...a lot of them. What's really important is that you don't give up on yourself, but don't be too hard on yourself either. When you fall off the wagon, just dust yourself off…

Starting weight: 248 lbs Goal weight: 150 lbs Current weight: 243.8 lbs Week loss: 3.2 lbs Total weight lost: 4.2 lbs Last week's successes: Lost 3 pounds! Ate lots of veggies. Last week's challenges: Sticking with my exercise routine, being good about what I eat & logging when I get busy. This week's goals: Work out 4 out…

@KirbyFortin1 congrats! That's awesome progress! Can't wait to get to one-derland myself..... It just feels so far off :s

Uggggghhhhh.....Girl Scout Cookies. You saucy minx.

Anyone have any suggestions for definable, attainable, long term goals? I was thinking about registering for a 5K or something like that, but I'm very prone to shin splints, so until I drop some serious poundage, anything with a lot of running or bouncing isn't very realistic for me. I want something I can aim for besides…

@zonnebloem69 I would love to find some accountability buddies! I think that really helps me stay motivated! Feel free to add me if you'd like ☺️

@jnelson2017 I'm in the same place. Took some days off between days 4 and 5 and I really felt it last night. I think I was able to get closer to the advanced version of some moves today, and I was definitely sweating less than day 1!

Last week I didn't do any shred days at all - started a new (third!) job and had a super busy social calendar, so the exercise routine fell by the wayside. Getting back into it tonight though with day 5 of level 1! I'm determined to do the whole 30 days this time, even if it takes me 3 months!

Starting weight: 248 Goal weight:150 Current weight:247 Total weight lost:1lb Last week's successes: Down a pound. Better portion control. Last week's challenges: Started a new (third!) job and had a busy social calendar, so exercising, cooking at home, and eating smart was very difficult (read: didn't happen). This week's…

Name: Lauren Age: 35 Height: 5' 5" Highest weight: 248 Starting weight: 248 Goal weight: 150 Current weight: 248.2 (re-checking tomorrow, I had a lot of salt yesterday) Weigh-in day: Monday Week 1: 248 Week 2: 248.2 Total lost: +0.2 :'( Last week's successes: Exercised 5/7 days, logged food most days, ate more fruits &…