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May 5th Exercise: yes Tracked: Yes Calories: yes Pass days - 0

Exercise: yes Tracked: Yes Calories: yes Pass days - 0

Great question and post! I spent my life resisting tracking, I’d do it for a week or two and then decided it was too much work and quit. However, I am a convert. For one, with it digitized, it’s so easy. And I realize it’s a health habit - no different than brushing my teeth. That said, I have a more loosey goosey approach…

I’ll take May 13.

Yes to all 3 - no pass days used

@Caroline_slowandsteady - I had both brain fog and headache while on vacation and I attribute them both to lack of water. That plus very little activity as we drove drove and drove some more. Not my idea of a great time but that’s just how this particular trip went. I completely understand how hard it is to break that urge…

Exercise: yes Tracked: Yes Calories: yes Pass days remaining - 3

I’m Back! I’m not sure why I felt I needed a break,,,,frustration, depression, over-commitments, burn-out, who knows. I do know I missed you all and that the UAC really is the secret to success. I told myself I’d come back in May and realized this morning that today is May 1. I feel rejuvenated and ready to get back n…

I was in Rain Dancers during the winter challenge. If I can be on that one for spring, great. Otherwise I’m happy anywhere. Thanks.

@jamcnewman - weather is tough this time of year. Last Saturday it was 66 Fahrenheit so I went for a bike ride. The next morning…..snowing. I’m not a winter hater, but it gets harder to get out there for a walk. Glad your hubby got you out and the Icy Traxx sound great. My hubby and I love our garden! We don’t have raised…

I am a person who appreciates time to relax each day, but also wants to be productive and not waste time. Therefore, I will: 1. Set a timer so that within 1.5 hours of first sip of coffee, I am done sitting. I will then get up and do my stretching. 2. I will put time limits on my iPad for certain apps so that I cannot…

I was wondering how to phrase my answer to this question, then read your response and thought “yep, that’s it exactly” @mshawski - glad you’re still here! Sometimes a little hiatus is just what happens. The return is what’s important. I can’t wait to see the ring you’ll buy yourself when you hit maintenance!

@VickiSLaw - this is in response to your post yesterday. It sounds like you have more than your share or sorry and stress right now. You’re right though, doing what you can to be as strong and healthy as possible is so important. Hopefully everything works out. @SummerSkier - being retired, I have to think about any day of…

What motivates you in the moment? What’s been working for me is to ask myself if I’ll be glad I ate “X” in the morning. I want to gift myself the satisfaction of waking up and be able to think “I’m so glad I didn’t eat that”. An example is popcorn. I used to be a popcorn every night gal - slathered in butter. Now, I…

@MadisonMolly2017 - I absolutely love your comment “ You do get to craft meals that make your heart sing.” I couldn’t count the number of times I tried some diet with bizarre food or food that was horrible, only to lose a few pounds and then gain it all back plus some. I do overall choose wisely, but I also focus on…

@MadisonMolly2017 - thanks for sharing that. I’m so impressed with your steady downward movement! That really shows that you put your mind to it and stuck with it. I know you had some extra motivation but not many people are that diligent. Super kudos to you!

It was about a year ago that I was discouraged and nearly left the UAC and MFP. I felt like once more, I was failing and would never successfully lose weight and get healthy. However, with the encouragement of this group, and the Half Size Me podcast, I stuck with it, my approach and attitude was transformed, and although…

3-7-22 morning success Monday: Success! Tuesday: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

I am a person who appreciates time to relax each day, but also wants to be productive and not waste time. Therefore, I will: 1. Set a timer so that within 1.5 hours of first sip of coffee, I am done sitting. I will then get up and do my stretching. 2. I will put time limits on my iPad for certain apps so that I cannot…

Thanks @Jana_2020 for this question. I love a good goal, something concrete that I can check off. I’m working on changing a bad habit that’s developed regarding how I start my morning. So one way I’m defining success this week is to begin (after coffee of course) each day with either a short stretching or strengthening…

I am a person who appreciates time to relax each day, but also wants to be productive and not waste time. Therefore, I will:* Set a timer so that within 1.5 hours of first sip of coffee, I am done sitting. I will then get up and do my stretching. I will put time limits on my iPad for certain apps so that I cannot waste…

@lesdarts180 - your post is so important! Every bit of movement is good for our hearts and muscles! We keep a big pantry in our basement and when hubby says “the next time you go downstairs, bring up some ___” I try to get up and just go get it as a way of getting in a little extra motion. And with gas prices increasing,…

@PackerFanInGB - I’d be honored for you to copy it. And I won’t tell my Bear fan hubby!

I know I’m a little late to join, but I’ve been lurking, mulling this habits issue over. @MadisonMolly2017 alerted me to this wonderful group and I’m sold. As I debated what habit to build, I decided to focus on something that has become a real problem but is more of a mental health issue than physical health. Since my…

I’d like to do another round please!

I would be lying if I said I have tracking nailed. Some days I have it totally dialed in, some days I’m loosey goosey. For decades I insisted I was never going to be one of those people who wrote everything down for the rest of my life. I “hated” all that tracking and any time I tried, 2 weeks was about as long as I could…

@ashleycarole86 - “ As of today I've been logging for 397 days straight and I've lost 115.8 pounds.” Holy Guacamole this is amazing! @jamcnewman - “ I knew it was time to not simply take this weight off (again), but to figure out how to live in in a manner that kept it off. ” I wish I’d learned this 20 years ago. It’s…

I know I’ve been almost non existent this month. Part of it was a 2 1/2 week vacation that even though I always had internet access, I had a shift in mind set I guess. I was also very busy, very active. Because of flight cancellations and the stress it caused, hubby stayed home and I went alone. That’s ok. I can entertain…

I returned from vacation Sunday night and am trying to get caught up on laundry etc, as well as posts. I haven’t made it through all 2 1/2 weeks but I’ll get there. I will NOT give up! I stepped on the scale this morning and actually lost 3.5 pounds during vacation. How? I was by myself and only ate out 3 nights. The rest…

@TerriRichardson112 - holy moly you are a hottie! I love how happy you look in all 3 photos, but the improvement in your health is awesome. Good for you and thanks for sharing.