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I don't think those are poor choices, assuming portion control and not all of them at once. I like celery and carrots and apple slices. A little peanut or almond butter with the celery or apples gives you protien or hummus with the carrots.

~~ Step Challenge Results - January Week 1 FINAL~~ Dec 29-Jan 4 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 8 Total Steps: 416,716 Average Steps Per Stepper: 52,090 - (1% higher than last week) Individual Statistics - @BodyTalking - 92,225 total | 6,341 average Most Consistent!!! @nansbones7708 - 71,068 total | 29,072 average…

You were only a little late. You posted this before I did last week, so you're all caugt up for now. @andja87- are you planning to continue the step challenge? @purple1butterfly, I show no steps for Jan 1. Was that on purpose? @blessedgrandma5 -I noticed you posted M-F...do you have steps for Dec 29 and Jan 4? If you do,…

It is Wednesday! Anyone participating in the January step challenge needs to post their steps for the week of Dec 29-Jan 4.

Ever After by Kim Harrison I like the premise of the series (which I've read about half of) but the main character is a bit whiny. It gets really old.

Do you have any sinus issues or allergies? I have high end moderate asthma and crazy sinus issues. When I treat the sinus stuff, my asthma seems to improve. Since I started seeing an ENT, my asthma issues have gotten a lot better. I have tinnitus too and, well, it sucks.

I'm Melanie, 48, and I'm from Kansas. I’m the other team Co-captain. Truly, Ashley does most of the heavy lifting. I generally do the steps challenge. Welcome to January 2025! Sometimes I post an intro and sometime I forget until the last week. I've been on MFP for a long time (more on that in spoilers, if you're…

~~ Step Challenge Results - December Week 4 FINAL~~ Dec 22-28 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 6 Total Steps: 308,520 Average Steps Per Stepper: 51,420 - (34% lower than last week) December total: 1,990,505 2024 step total: 24,673,789 Individual Statistics - @Emilienewme - 89,768 total | 12,824 average | 363,763 monthly…

I think I want to move to support for January. We will see where I'm at in February.

~~ Step Challenge Results - December Week 3 FINAL~~ Dec 15-21 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 8 Total Steps: 627,534 Average Steps Per Stepper: 78,442 - (15% higher than last week) Individual Statistics - @miscanon3617 - 203,501 total | 29,072 average Most Steps in One Day!!! & Most Consistent!!! @andja87 - 99,907 total…

Okay...so it is Saturday and I don't have steps from @andja87 from the week ending on Dec 21. I will give it a couple hours.

I'm no expert but reducing protein intake could help and maybe reduce sodium? When I've had kidney infections in the past, I switch to an almost vegan diet for a week or two, drop sugar and anything processed. It always helps. I say almost because I don't cut honey out--but I eliminate meat and dairy. Also, what will your…

~~ Step Challenge Results - December Week 2 FINAL~~ Dec 8-14 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 8 Total Steps: 545,216 Average Steps Per Stepper: 68,152 - (6% lower than last week) Individual Statistics - @miscanon3617 - 155,973 total | 22,282 average Most Steps in One Day!!! & Most Consistent!!! @andja87 - 94,972 total |…

Howdy all! @nansbones7708 let me know she would like to rejoin WNM challenge team starting Jan 1.

If by self care hamper you mean a basket with stuff for mani-pedis, lotions, bubble bath/bath salts (for actual bath, not the drugs), fancy soap, chocolate (or favorite fancy candy), candles, cozy socks, exfoliating stuff, gratitude journals or spa certificates and things like that, it sounds awesome. But make sure it's…

Realized just now that I forgot to post yesterday. Melaniedscott Sat weigh-ins (late) pw: 235.4 CW: 235.4 Sun: 1559 Mon: 6529 Tues: 5872 Wed: 500 Thurs: 8896 Fri: 3154 Sat: 2166 Can anyone guess which day I worked from home? 😦

Yay! Welcome back! Are you rejoining the step challenge, too? How is your foot?

~~ Step Challenge Results - December Week 1 FINAL~~ Dec 1-7 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 7 Total Steps: 509,235 Average Steps Per Stepper: 44,313 - (62% higher than last week) Individual Statistics - @miscanon3617 - 159,504 total | 22,786 average Most Steps in One Day!!! @andja87 - 94,383 total | 13,483 average…

Dur, you know what, I'm just blind. I found them above. Thanks for bearing with me!

@Emilienewme did you have steps for Saturday?

I'm guessing that should say Dec 1-7? Yeah, that's rough. No job is worth that kind of stress. Take care of yourself! I'm never excited about December or the holidays. Looking forward to the longest night, or the end of it, more accurately. I've done a bit better with exercise the past couple weeks, so I am hoping to keep…

Melaniedscott Weigh day: Saturday PW: 235.4 CW: 235.4 Sun: 500 Mon: 5928 Tues: 6948 Wed: 5240 Thurs: 5752 Fri: 500 Sat: 4019

Woot! Fresh feet! I've put you on the list.

~~ Step Challenge Results - November Week 4 FINAL~~ Nov 24-30 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 7* Total Steps: 310,189 Average Steps Per Stepper: 44,313 - (15% lower than last week) Final November Steps: 1,284,545 Individual Statistics - @OllieAndEd2021 - 94,364 total | 187,673 monthly total | 13,481 average* @Emilienewme…

You got it!

Thanks! Sorry things have been stressful! That raises a question--step tean is pretty small right now. Those of you on it: do you think having a month (December) off posting for the holidays would help or hurt your a) fitness goals and b) stress? For newbies: is there interest injoining the step challenge for December? And…

It is Thursday...I do not have end of November steps for @OllieAndEd2021 or @retrojoesales. I'll give you until noon CST Friday.

The key for me isn't getting out the door, it is not going in the door. Once I'm home from work, it gets really hard to go back out. If I go to to the gym before I go home, I am more likely to walk. So far so good this week!

Welcome to all the new ladies & gents! I'm Melanie, 48 (argh) and I'm from Kansas. I’m the other team Co-captain. Truly, Ashley does most of the heavy lifting. I generally do the steps challenge. Welcome to December! Sometimes I post an intro and sometime I forget until the last week. I've been on MFP for a long time (more…

~~ Step Challenge Results - November Week 3~~ Nov 17-23 Team Statistics - Total Steppers: 7 Total Steps: 366,631 Average Steps Per person: 52,376 ( 7% lower than last week) Individual Statistics - @OllieAndEd2021 - 93,309 total | 13,330 average @retrojoesales - 82,559 total | 11,794 average! Most Consistent!!! @Emilienewme…