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I mean, maybe not right NOW, per se. It's after 9pm, my time. But you know, during the day. ;)

Look, trust me, I know that you're going to cringe at what I'm about to suggest, but follow me. You don't have to walk on a treadmill. I love my treadmill. But that's not the only place I get my steps in. I started walking circles around my house, 15 minutes after every meal. I walked to the mailbox and back (down the…

Did 2 miles this morning and another 3/4 mile this evening. It was nice, thanks, Auna!

Oh, trust me, that 18 minute mile was NOT with the dog! She's usually pretty quick, but she does slow me down to a 20 minute mile. ;) Congrats on the volunteer award! I'm sure you worked hard to earn it. I found out recently that my staff partner was starting the paperwork for me to get one this year, and then I got a…

I guess this means I should go get dressed for my morning walk. :)

New proudness that happened after I posted this^. My kids are in a 1 mile fun run at the local elementary school on Saturday. My son has done this every year since it began 2 years ago. My daughter and I both did it the first year. It was one of the proudest yet most humiliating and heart breaking moments in my life. It…

I've also worked my way through a Fitbit Zip, Fitbit One, Fitbit Charge HR, and am now passionately in love with my Fitbit Surge - if only it came in a color other than black!!! Walking is usually the easiest and best way for us really big girls to get on track to a healthier lifestyle, and meeting my Fitbit goal is…

You can do this. You know how I know? Because I am doing this. You're heavier than I was when I started, but not by too much. I started at 395. After almost a year of very hard and consistent work, I am under 280. I have not had surgery. I have had the advice of a nutritionist, the advice of a trainer, lots of gym classes,…

Glad to hear it. We were starting to worry. Huggggggggs, glad it was technical and not health related. :)

Okay, so my therapist has finally shown that demon side I knew he had all along. I have no core strength, and since we all know core strength helps with EVERYTHING, he decided to add that to my regime. So today, he had me in regular plank for 10 secs, 3x; side plank for 10 secs, 3x; adding weights to my goblet squats, 3…

Ugh, he's in Vegas all week for a conference. I hate when he's gone, because I feel like a single mom, and those brief times when it happens gives me huge respect for all the single parents I know! On top of that, stuff is blowing up at work for him at the worst possible time when he can't be on hand, so he's stressed and…

Hey Auna, you okay? You haven't posted a challenge since Sunday. . .

Goals this week: 1. Keep sane while my husband is out of town. 2. Don't indulge in restaurants. 3. 8-10,000 steps everyday. 4. strength training 5-6 times a week (alternating arms and legs) 5. PT stretches everyday. 6. Get some of my Girl Scout stuff organized. Now that my desk is clean and usable, I'm actually trying to…

Lol, that is waaaaaaaay beyond my skills. This is more my speed: https://youtube.com/watch?v=EZmsKcaAbJ4

Let's see, how did my week go, according to my goals for the week? Not tooooo bad. 1. Not giving in to cravings. Well, Friday was a really sucky day, and so I got my favorite Japanese food delivered for dinner. Not the healthiest, not the worst. I had my husband bring me home a 4 piece box of Godiva truffles, and then…

Name: Scout Height: 5'8" Starting Weight (3/30): 286.6 Goal Weight (4/26): 271.6 3/30: 286.6 4/5: 282.0 4/12: 281.8 4/19: 282.9 4/26: 277.8 Loss/gain for the week: 5.1 lbs Loss/gain for the month so far: 8.8 lbs Struggles or successes of your week: I feel like I did way better this week about balancing good or small…

Italian, hope you got caught up on sleep. HLaR, glad to hear you are more positive after speaking with your doctor. Afura, hope you kicked it later. :) Last night had me worried. Leader Appreciation Dinner for all the Girl Scout Leaders in our Community. At an Italian restaurant. With homemade brownies that were reputed to…

One day at a time is all we have. It will work. Cleaning to destress yourself is absolutely weight related! So is taking time to journal how you feel, taking time to play with your kids or pets, taking time to pray or meditate. You should be aiming not just for a lighter you, but a healthier you. This means changing years…

Definitely doing this one. Works on two issues I'm having at the same time - excess snacking and hydration. :)

I usually don't think about hurricane prep quite this early in the year. But I will put it on my list of things to think about while I am working out. :)

hugggggggs talking to your doctor will hopefully be a positive step for you. :)

Afura, try subbing ground chicken or turkey for ground beef. I won't say the taste is the same, but if you season it well, it's just as tasty. Also fish and seafood is fairly low in fat. I wish I could afford to eat nothing but shrimp! So tasty, low cal, low fat, and high protein. But alas, no. Too expensive. Especially…

Ugh, last week was bad. Too much giving in to cravings. Goals: 1. NOT giving in to those cravings. They aren't worth it, and I need to get back on track. 2. Continue getting the household in order. I love seeing the slow and steady progress I am making. 3. PT every day. EVERY. DAY. 4. Strength training (upper body) 2-3x…

Name: Scout Height: 5'8" Starting Weight (3/30): 286.6 Goal Weight (4/26): 271.6 3/30: 286.6 4/5: 282.0 4/12: 281.8 4/19: 282.9 4/26: Loss/gain for the week: (1.1 lbs) Loss/gain for the month so far: 3.7 lbs Struggles or successes of your week: Ugh. Indulging in cravings. Too much restaurant food. I have been serious about…

Even though I have a target number, my true endpoint is going to be related to how I feel, how I look, and what I can do. In the end, the number on the scale is just a way to measure your progress. You have to decide what you want to be capable of and when you are done.

Camille, to avoid blisters try wearing two socks. One very thin to act as friction reducer and a thick one over that for cushioning. You can also use moleskin or duct tape on known hotspots. Also - make sure your shoes really fit you. ;) I have bought many a pair that "fit" in the store, only to get them home and never…

^this^ There has been a couple of times when doing this made me decide it just wasn't worth it. I start with the kids' menu, or the value menu, or wherever the smallest amounts are. Salads at fast food places are just as bad as the burgers, and don't taste nearly as good as the ones I make at home. What I am craving when I…

Thanks for all the positivity! Italian, a flexitarian diet is one that is mostly plant based, but doesn't exclude meat. Yesterday, the only meat I had was some bacon that I used to flavor the black eyed peas we had for dinner, maybe 1.5 oz per person. Today, we're going to have the rest of the bacon on our apple cheddar…

I had my first visit with a physical therapist this morning. Non painful. He was basically doing a lot of measuring and checking angles of mobility and flexibility and what not. He sent me home with a long series of stretches and strengthening exercises to do each day. One of them is kind of funny - I literally have no…

Too late. :flushed: Im sorry to hear about your son, hope everything is better!