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Also, @newbie2143 , thank you for carrying this challenge over to March! @Juliepax, where are you?

Date::3/1 Stayed under calorie goal: yes Vitamins/meds: yes Water 8+: yes Exercise: 60 minutes treadmill and stationary bike. Crunches Goal weight for 4/1: 165 Current weight: 169.2 Gain/loss vs last week: same Current struggles: Allergies. Mother Nature is all kinds of screwed up and there are buds on the trees…

For crying out loud! This didn't post all I wrote. Anyway, @newbie2143 , will check back later for possible new thread. Thank you! Didn't meet goal weight of 168 but only by a few ounces 169.2. At least clothes are looser with legs and tummy tighter and stronger :smiley:

So glad to see you @CaptainBoing! While your competition day sounds like a success, your concussion is not. So sorry to hear that! R&R for awhile....sounds like we'll still be doing this journaling challenge

My P.S. got cut off but @newbie2143 I am sending warm sunny vibes your way to help with your drive to be active

Date: 2/29 The Final Day! Vitamin and meds: Yes Water 8+: Yes Exercise Time: 55 minutes Goal Weight 3/1: 168 Current Weight: Weigh in tomorrow Stayed Under Calorie Goal: Yes Current Struggles: It's not so much of a struggle as it is a "where did everybody go?" Current Strength: So thankful @newbie2143 that you are still in…

Day 2/28 Vitamin and meds: Yes Water 8+: No Exercise Time: 30 minutes leisurely. Rest day Goal Weight 3/1: 168 Current Weight: 169 Stayed Under Calorie Goal: Nope I was over by 600 plus cals. Considering today a "cheat day" Current Struggles: Not much of any today. Current Strength: Got to sleep through night AND til 7:15…

Date: 2/27 Vitamin and meds: Yes Water 8+: Yes Exercise Time: 65 minutes 40 stationary bike 25 elliptical. Pelvic lifts and pilates crunch Goal Weight 3/1: 168 Current Weight: 169 Stayed Under Calorie Goal: Yes Current Struggles: Tired Current Strength: Finding support and the strength here everday journaling with fellow…

Day late for Date 2/25 and here is for 2/26 also Vitamin and meds: Yes Water 8+: Yes Exercise Time: 2/25 : 120 minutes of light to moderate indoor play with grandson. 2/26: 40 minutes stationary bike. 20 minutes elliptical. Strength training and stretches Goal Weight 3/1: 168 Current Weight: 169 Stayed Under Calorie Goal…

@CaptainBoing , WooHoo for you on comp wt achieved and holding!! I see you doing the "happy dance" all the way to competition on 28th! Watch out for them McFlurries, don't want a blizzard headed your weigh ;-) @alp_19 , so glad to have come across your post here and give a helping word or two :-) As a former library…

Date: 2/23 Vitamins/ Meds: Yes Water (8+): No Exercise time::120 minutes outdoor playing ball, walking, play running and scooting along on my grandsons little car...of course with him. What would the neighbors say if I were out there all by myself! Lol! Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight: 169 Stayed under calorie…

Date: 2/22 Vitamins/ Meds: Yes Water (8+): Yes Exercise time: 45 minutes ellipticsl and 60 minutes heavy duty house cleaning. Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight: 169.8 (So excited!) Stayed under calorie goal: Yes Current struggles: Keeping up with getting a full night's sleep Current Strengths: Got a good night's…

Date: 2/21 Vitamins/ Meds: Yes Water (8+): No Exercise time: Rest day because my day started at 1:30 a.m. with grandson. Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight: 170 Stayed under calorie goal: yes Current struggles: Sleep Current Strengths: There is always tonight...

Date: 2/19 Vitamins/ Meds: Yes Water (8+): Yes Exercise time::75 minutes total for cardio and strength Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight: 170 Stayed under calorie goal: yes Current struggles: "Hi! My name is Betsy and I am a chocoholic." You know the craving is strong when you dream you have eaten chocolate cake.…

@gaminaltime , Hello and welcome!! Boot the munchies to the curb and bring in the fruits,amd veggies for snacks. Carrots are a nice and crunchy snack and take a bit of time to chew so maybe that would help :-) @newbie2143 , it sure is a challenge to do the planks for 2 minutes. Sounds easy but boy it takes all I've got and…

Date: 2/17 Vitamins & meds: Yes Water (8+): 8 Exercise time: 45 minutes stationary bike 10 miles. Plank Challenge 2 minutes. Worked on abs Stayed under calorie goal: Yes :-) Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current Weight: 170 Gain/loss vs last week: Loss Current Struggles: Getting proper sleep. Sleep sleep sleep Current…

Date: 2/16 Vitamins & meds: Yes Water (8+): No, 6 Exercise time: 60 minutes playing moderate effort Stayed under calorie goal: barely Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current Weight: 170.2 Gain/loss vs last week: loss Current Struggles: Sleep. UGH! Current Strengths: The wisdom to know that at 8:22 p.m. to go to bed to catch some…

Date: 2/15 Vitamins & meds: Yes Water (8+): 12 Exercise time: 45 minutes shoveling, 15 minutes pulling grandson around with sled, built snowman, 30 minutes (7 miles) stationary bike, Plank Challenge 1 minute 35 secs, Stayed under calorie goal: Sure did Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current Weight: 170.2 Gain/loss vs last week:…

@ mollybethtaylor, Welcome! Yup, you got it! @ CaptainBoing, wish you the best at docs tomorrow. @ jppiehl, you sound so determined! That is so fabulous! You WILL do it girl! @ newbie2143, First, Happy Valentine's Day to you! I am anxious to hear your thoughts on your find. I found one too but have yet to view it. Date:…

WooHoo! It worked!!! Lol!

Ok, this is my first time at addressing members so fingers crossed and hope it works! @newbie2143, YES you can do this! When you find a good 'learn to meditate' app please share. I will see what I find. I too wonder about @Juliepax & @ jppiehl. Hope all is ok. @CaptainBoing, sure hope you are recovering well from your…

Date: 2/12 Vitamin & meds: yes Water (8+): 7 Exercise time: 45 minutes stationary bike Stayed under calorie goal: yes Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight week of 2/1: 174 Gain/loss vs last week: loss Current Struggles: Keeping my mind and body in balance overall. Current strengths: Taking the steps necesary to find…

Date: 2/11 Vitamin & meds: yes Water (8+): 8 Exercise time: 30 minutes stationary bike 19-25 mph completed 10 mile Stayed under calorie goal: yes Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight week of 2/1: 174 Gain/loss vs last week: loss Current struggles: Getting enough sleep Current strengths: Going to bed at a reasonable time

Date: 2/10 Vitamin & meds: Yes Water (8+): 9 Exercise time: 67 minutes elliptical and stationary bike total of 12.4 miles Stayed under calorie goal: Yes Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight week of 2/1: 174 Gain/loss vs last week: 172.4 (YAY!) Current struggles: Stressful tiring day with grandson Current strengths:…

Welcome back ameerah! Shannan, keep burning those calories and you will see the desired results! jppiehl, YAY on your loss! newbie, you are def on track! captain, you sound so ready for your competition. Wish you the best! julie, just remember that coke can clean corrosion off of battery terminals! Date: 2/9 Vitamin &…

Date: 2/8 Vitamin & meds: Yes Water (8+): 9 Exercise time: Stationary bike for 60 minutes plus pelvic lifts and plank 45 secs (daily challenge increasing time each day) Stayed under calorie goal: Yes Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight week of 2/1: 174 Gain/loss vs last week: 172.4 (YAY!) Current struggles: Timing for…

I have been recording my present day! Lol! Oh well, I will just keep to what I've been doing. Jppiehl, I feel your frustration and have discovered 2 things....1. drink lots of water 2. keep as busy as you can. If you must snack which so many of us do, grapes, celery, carrots or just plain lettuce leaves give that nice…

Date: 2/5 Vitamin & meds (which I forgot to add to this: Yes Water (8+): 7 Exercise calories burned: Rest day,for me but did yard work and played outside with grandson in sunny 45 degrees (felt like a bit of a heatwave) Stayed under calorie goal: Yes Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight week of 2/1: 174 Gain/loss vs…

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I really like committing myself to logging in and speak of my day. Nourishes the soul really. Date: 2/5 Vitamin: No but "Yes" to Hydro Eyes vitamin Water (8+): 8 and working on last one for the night to make it 9 Exercised on treadmill with walking at inclines of 3,5 &7 with and…

Hi! My name is Betsy and I am very much looking forward to being a part of this challenge. Date: 2/4 Vitamin: No but "Yes" to Hydro Eyes vitamin Water (8+): 7 Exercise calories burned: 600 plus plank & pelvic raises Stayed under calorie goal: Yes Goal weight for 3/1: 168 Current weight week of 2/1: 174 Gain/loss vs last…