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Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 Weigh-in #4: 212.6 Weigh-in #5: 210.6 Weigh-in #6: 212.8 Weigh-in #7: 212 Weigh-in #8: skipped Weigh-in #9: still taking a scale break... A positive thought I had this week was: I feel really good about myself. :smile: A…

Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 Weigh-in #4: 212.6 Weigh-in #5: 210.6 Weigh-in #6: 212.8 Weigh-in #7: 212 Weigh-in #8: skipped A positive thought I had this week was: Just keep swimming! A healthy snack/meal I chose this week: Indian food in the instant pot…

Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 Weigh-in #4: 212.6 Weigh-in #5: 210.6 Weigh-in #6: 212.8 Weigh-in #7: 212 A positive thought I had this week was: Not feeling very positive this week. :neutral: A healthy snack/meal I chose this week: Toast with egg whites,…

I take Trader Joe’s multivitamin for women - it’s gentle on stomachs (some vitamins make me nauseous). I also take a fish oil and vitamin d. Most women are vitamin d deficient. Super important!

Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 Weigh-in #4: 212.6 Weigh-in #5: 210.6 Weigh-in #6: 212.8 A positive thought I had this week was: I’m worth it. A healthy snack/meal I chose this week: egg salad. So yummy. My most effective workout this week was: inclines on…

I also use my Instant Pot to make quinoa. https://detoxinista.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-instant-pot/

@LZminer I noticed my resting heart rate goes up when I drink - isn't that crazy?

@for_my_tomorrow Moving is a HARD WORKOUT!

Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 Weigh-in #4: 212.6 Weigh-in #5: 210.6 A positive thought I had this week was: My nighttime urges to snack are mostly gone! A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I made a yummy quinoa mango salad - it is sweet and spicy.…

Hi! I was in the group but now I’m not - did I get kicked out? It was really keeping me motivated!

This is one of my faves, and uses the Instant Pot: https://www.skinnytaste.com/instant-pot-chicken-tikka-masala-with-cauliflower-and-peas/ I also just made this and it was delicious and sooooo easy: https://www.skinnytaste.com/instant-pot-one-pot-spaghetti-with-meat-sauce/ I also use it to make quinoa, rice, and hard…

Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 Weigh-in #4: 212.6 A positive thought I had this week was: I have gone to the gym every day for the last two weeks - I am a rock star! A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I brought fruit for my employee's birthday - her…

@SmithsonianEmpress I have a 24 oz. Camelbak bottle I sip on all day at work. Whether I'm thirsty or not, I just suck on it throughout the day. My goal is always 1 full bottle before lunch and 1 full bottle after lunch. At home I use a SodaStream to jazz up my water options. :smile: Drinking water is so important. It helps…

What a good idea! Are there any Instant Pot users? I have a few good recipes I can share...

@leonadixon I feel ya! That is a hard habit to break, especially when you're not the only one making decisions. Would your husband be willing to give up the pizza delivery? I can only overcome nighttime foraging by not ordering take out and not keeping tempting foods in the house. If I'm hungry, actually hungry, I'll grab…

I DEFINITELY DO THIS!!! LOL!!!! But I use an app on my phone.

Thank you for this! It helps keep me going. :smile:

It was really good! http://www.emilybites.com/2015/05/beef-enchilada-quinoa-bake.html I added jalapeno peppers and diced tomatoes.

This is a tough one! I became a militant meal planner when I first moved to Chicago because my budget was so tight. I literally write down every meal I'm going to eat for the week and cook on the weekend so all I have to do is grab the food and heat it up. You will feel so good once you get into the habit! Eating at…

Week 2 Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 Weigh-in #3: 214 A positive thought I had this week was: My cravings have (for the most part) subsided. I don't find it as challenging to stop myself from snacking all day and night. A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Quinoa…

I made it to 1:30 today, but after 1:15 I could really feel the burn!

Does anyone have tips for strengthening nails? Mine are terrible - if I polish them at home they get dry and start peeling. This is a thousand times worse if I get a professional manicure. It takes forever for them to get back to normal.

Also - about a year and a half ago I joined Ipsy (a subscription makeup service). I was never adventurous with makeup and never knew what to buy. This has been great! I get a lot of stuff I would never buy and looks amazing. It also includes skin care, hair products, and brushes (among other things).

What a fun topic! I am militant about washing and moisturizing my face every morning and night. I think whatever you do, consistency is key. I actually just use good old Trader Joe's face moisturizer and face wash! Awhile back I started using Argan Oil - just a little bit in the morning and evening. My skin feels so…

1 plank - 1 minute 20 seconds. It was tough!

Me too! My resting heart rate goes down when I don’t drink! And I sleep way better.

My coworker and I are planking every day - we challenged each other! We’re up to a minute. It’s so good for you!

Week 2 Start Weight: 215 Challenge Goal Weight:190 Weigh-in #1: 215 Weigh-in #2: 212.4 A positive thought I had this week was: When I’m at my best I feel unstoppable. I need to bottle that feeling to stay motivated! A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: avocado toast. Yum! My most effective workout this week was:…

I don't know what is right or wrong and I have read so many conflicting articles and statements on this! That is my disclaimer. :smile: My MFP goal is 1200 calories a day. Most days I exercise in some way (gym, walking, etc.) so I try to keep my calories around 1400. Some days I go over, some days I don't.

Today I feel stable! All of the post holiday craziness is behind me and it feels so good to be back in a good routine.