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Hey! I passed the sugar challenge!! (Says Dessert Girl.) I got in aaaalllll my protein yesterday (and then some!) by eating extra chicken, and (plain) greek yogurt. Last night after dinner I was okay with no dessert--just this once ;)-- then I thought I'd try something, since I was still low on calories; I tossed a cup of…

That seems high.... I'd say go with MFP until it settles (on knowing you better) after bouncing around. I'm about your size (but not your age), and my calorie allowance thru fitbit (and MFP) is 3423, before the -1000 for 2lbs/week, but I walk over 10 miles a day, at least 26000 steps, usually. Give it a couple of weeks to…

I'm gonna go over right now and see what tomorrow's challenge is, so I don't blow it! ;)

Nice, @1cand0it2 ! That's great on your veggies and fruits, and hooray for Jazzercize! I used to go with my stepmom when I was around 12 or so (many many moons ago! :) ) I lucked out, too! Took the children to the skating rink today, and had to think back if I took a bite of their candies, or anything! :) Nope. :)

I didn't know about it 'til right now, @jbaker436 ! Don't know why I wasn't on that! :/ Thinking back....I don't think I"ve had anything questionable, today..... Thanks for the heads up! :)

Hi @1cand0it2 ! It's nice to meet you! 10 pounds would be so awesome! :) -Stephanie

@sue_01 wrote: "I had a great day. I ate healthy, Shaun T cardio workout, shovelled lots of snow=15,550 steps" Excellent!! I love a great day!! Here's to one, today! :)

Yesterday I did so-so; I was low on my water (not thirsty from all that smoothie, I guess), and only 69% on my protein. Boo! But hubby and I went for our walk on the river, and walked 9.4 miles in 2 hours, 45 minutes. I also did my aerobics with weights, so that's something good! :) Edited to add: Oh! For personal goals, I…

@jbaker436 wrote " I ate protein shakes back in the summer, but it's so cold to drink something cold as well now (32 degrees F high today)... I might rethink it though. Thanks for the inspiration." Cold here, too! (Salt Lake City) If I do this though (a smoothie), then I"m sure to get my micros in for the day. 'Health' is…

@kmcquiggan wrote: "Goal for the week: Add in a walk each day at lunch. Lose 1 lb. Goal for the challenge (35 days): Consistently lose weight each week, drink more water, move more minutes in the day" I want to lose some weight too (passionately), but I"m coming off a two or three-week bounce between the same six pounds,…

@kdcomstock89 said "This is beautiful! I forgot to post my breakfast yesterday, 3 whole eggs scrambled. I donate plasma 2x per week and I feel like having eggs before I donate makes me feel better afterwards." Good for you! I love scrambled eggs. And omelettes. Can't forget omelettes. :) And you reminded me that I need to…

Today's breakfast (it made a full pitcher today, so gonna take a few hours to drink! :) Oh--plus 8 ounces of orange juice to make it liquid, of course. 9 servings of fruits and vegetables... and 31 grams of protein in one shot. Oof. :)

@moremonica wrote: » "Hi everyone. I am excited to be in this challenge. I just got off the plane this morning and have been flying for two days - PLANE FOOD - YIKES!" Hello Monica! Nice to meet you! Looking forward to the next five weeks! -Stephanie

@L_Master said "...has been doing about 50k steps/day average...." Oof! 50k!!! Good grief. That's huge. :) I do a measly 10-14 miles per day, usually.

@starfishwendy ... lame! I'm sorry you wasted your goods on a terrible smoothie! :/ How irritating. Hopefully you'll get some good ideas! Mine are high in sugar, so would be unpopular, but it's the best way for me to get a jumpstart on my veggies, and get all the good stuff in my diet. Aside from smoothies and a v8 juice I…

Got my info put into the database! On my steps I was over my (23k) goal... like 10 servings of fruits and veggies, loads of water today... pretty good on my protein (78%).... and a little over/under my 500 calorie (desired) cushion... coming in at 464 calories left, maybe a few more after the day's adjustments..... A…

Did just ooooooone more little session, to put a buffer between calorie limit and after supper.... and to get me up to my goal of 23,000 steps for the day (at 27,6xx, now). I was tired--worked hard, today--but now it's done, and I've given it my best! <3

Good for you, Sue! Sounds like excellent energy food.

Mmhmm, @justrollme.... brownish green chunks is always sooooo lovely! :) I'm not a breakfaster, either, usually (aside from my love for a Sunday morning omelette and hashbrowns) but since I've been Go!ing, I often put 8 or 9 miles in before noon, and I definitely have to be fueled up for that! (Well--it's more peaceful…

@HealthyGinny , seeds are something I definitely need to learn about, and am interested in. I don't toss in any, at the moment. That and wheatgrass. I'd love to have a box growing in the kitchen!

When I first started really walking, a couple of months ago, (brisk-paced, five to seven miles at a stretch), I loved how I'd fall into bed so wonderfully tired at night. It felt so good! Now I don't get that as often, as I'm acclimating, but today I got to experience my current favorite-- doing my aerobics downstairs,…

Breakfast (same as usual, morning smoothie!): ....and then it's much prettier later. :) Today's combination is spinach, carrots, banana, blueberries, orange juice, plain, no-fat greek yogurt (my next container was in the freezer, so had to take it out and use the tillamook this morning), mango, and kiwi (most all organic,…

Right. Sounds reasonable..... but my protein starts out (from 1200 calories, sedentary) at 62g, and yesterday ended up at 161. !!! That's huge. I eat meat often, but I don't eat 7 steaks a day! :) So I'd like to know how imperative (for my overall health) it is to increase my protein that much. More research to do, I guess.

Hi mates! I have a couple of questions.... First... I'm thinking the macros count needs to be xx% of total daily calories, and not your 'regular' daily allowance, right? LIke post-exercise, instead of before? And, if that's the case.... good grief! I was almost done with my Protein, and then it added on another bajillion…

Honeycrisp and Pink Ladies are our favorites, too! :)

I think you burned those calories through both.... the 'time' you put into your day, plus the exercise. Not an 'extra' 1000 calories, but the thousand for the day (up to that time), including your steps. You'll burn calories just by breathing and digesting. For example, I have the Charge HR. If I want to isolate my walk,…

Question, @night_watcher, are we following the challenges posted to "Weekly and Daily Challenges', on November 7? Or will you be writing new ones? Oh, and one more.... is this our Team Page? Do we post everything here? Pictures of walks, foods, etc? Thanks! -Stephanie

Hi everyone! I'm new to MFP (day....55, I think?), and this is my first challenge. I'm looking forward to it! :) You should be called: Steph (or Stephanie) You are from (Timezone): Mountain, U.S. Your weigh in day: Monday Favorite exercise: Walking, walking aerobics Favorite healthy food: Morning smoothie Struggling Areas…

I aim for 20, but usually it's between 22k and 32k. Yesterday was very low, at 19! I have the Charge HR, and love it. :)

Hi! My first challenge! Looking forward to it! And thanks for the opportunity. :) ~Stephanie