EmilyCowlard2016 Member

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - ran 4.5 K on the treadmill. Took about 40-45 Mins with warm up, cool down and one walking break in the middle. I was impressed since I haven't run in a while and it seemed easy! Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 60 mins weight training Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

I'm having a hard time this month with too many treats in the office and not enough self-control on my part. Usually I'm okay with my diet, but with so much temptation in my life things are getting out of control. I'm pretty much at the point where I will be happy to maintain weight this winter and then try to loose weight…

Pass day! I'm officially out of the winner's circle this month. December has been a tough one so far. Too many goodies everywhere so I need to either practice more self control or be okay with the fact that I won't be losing any weight this month.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Pass day #3 for me! Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - Spin class Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No - went over by about 50. Had my staff x-mas party pot-luck in the office, so I had a few too many treats, but not too bad. trying to get back on track tomorrow and on the weekend. Did I keep…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 1 hour of weight training/ circuits, 1 hour dance class- Not as much dancing as usual though, lots of talking. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes -just barely Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 30 minutes on Elliptical - didn't make it to spin class due to icy roads Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Weight training/circuits Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Dance practice and dress rehearsal for my performance next week. Fun! Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - walking 90 mins total including x-mas shopping Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Pass day #2 for me - went over calories at my X-mas party. I tried to plan it out then had one (or maybe 2) extra glasses of wine. It's hard to stick to moderation when it's an open bar! Oh well...I had a fun time :)

Hi am_change - I'm still trying to loose another 10 pounds and then maintain and work on recomp to drop body fat percentage. But that will be another longer term goal. I think the next 10 lbs will probably take a while to loose.

Hi guys - I wanted to share my victory today as I just squeaked into the normal BMI range. I'm actually really excited about this. It's somewhat related to a "scale victory" so it's not a total NSV, but it's really nice to see things going in the right direction! Hi Rick, I like getting in a good workout before work since…

Pass Day # 1 for me!! I didn't exercise as I felt I needed a break, but I was under my calories. This month will be tricky, but I will be back on track tomorrow. Congrats to all in the winner's circle! You are an inspiration!

Hi MzManiak - I'm an accountant as well, so I can relate to sitting all day at a desk in the office I'm constantly surrounded by goodies and treats! It's a challenge to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle in these conditions, but we can do it!

I have been going to the gym every morning before work for about 3 months and today is the first day that I didn't make it in. I was definitely feeling week at the gym yesterday and I felt like I could be coming down with something, so I am taking it easy today. I feel a little guilty, but we all need a bit of a break…

Hi everyone! I'm excited and a bit apprehensive about this December challenge, as it will definitely be tough one. I have my staff X-mas party tomorrow and many more celebrations to come throughout the month. Last month's challenge was great, and I also lost 4 lbs, so it's worth it. Good luck!

@onsickmom - What an inspiring story and I can relate to your struggles with blocking/feeling emotions. It's nice to know that we are all on this journey together and supporting one another. You mentioned that you use meditation with Jason Stephenson and I'm going to check this out. I recently found Lee Harris online and…

I'm out of the winner's circle as I went over on calories today by eating too many of the goodies at work, including chips, a couple of candies from the bowl and homemade chocolate chip banana bread. I've been feeling pretty low energy lately, so I've increased my calories and carbs slightly this week. Unfortunately I went…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 60 mins strength training Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 60 mins spin class. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes No Thanksgiving break for me, since I'm Canadian and we had it last month.

Exercise: Yes; 60 mins of strength training - Leg day! Calories: Yes Tracking: Yes

I slipped up over the weekend and had a couple glasses of wine at my sister-in law's at dinner. I still feel that it was a moderate amount, so I'm not too upset about it. I'll be good for the rest of the month :) This challenge has definitely helped me think differently about alcohol and made me realize that I really don't…

Exercise: Yes - Walking Calories: Yes Tracking: Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - walking Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

Pass Day #3! Over calories again. Went to my sister in laws for dinner and she made a vegan tort that was a bit decadent. I'm not sure how many calories it was, but I think I was definitely over. I also enjoyed it with a couple glasses of wine too! I better smarted up or I'll be out of the winner's circle!

Pass day #2 - Went way over my calories by eating too much chocolate. Woops!

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