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I am enjoying focusing on different (nonalcoholic) things to drink. I bought blueberries, strawberries, bananas, oj, flax and Greek yogurt to play with making fruit smoothies which is something new to me. I don't like berries as they are...but I like the flavors...and I know they are good for us. From what I gather as I've…

Yay on the transplant! I hope you feel better. :)

I relate to your memory lane journey with all the paperwork! We sold our house and moved to a much smaller one in the country in Oct. I dumped all my paperwork into boxes for the move and forced myself to cull through it after we settled. 20 Years of memories! My paper shredder couldn't handle it, not being familiar with…

I thought I'd share a paragraph from the book I'm reading. "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. It is a book on how to build good habits and break bad ones. I believe I shared a while back on this thread that I started talking to myself when I recommitted to weight loss and my health in Dec. This passage spoke to me this…

Happy New Year! I went AF on Dec 13th, but mindfully decided to have a couple of glasses of wine on New Year's Eve. We decided to stay up for the first time in a decade and usher 2020 out the door! Two aha's out of going AF in Dec. I'm finding that tv is a big cause of wine cravings for me...when I see it, I want it. The…

Happy New Year, everyone! I've tried to cut out snacking and just stick to 3 meals a day. Snacking (mindlessly and to deal with stress) is what got me in this situation in the first place. I've allowed myself a piece of fruit if I must have something...I remember hearing somewhere that if you are really hungry, you'll eat…

I'm pretty sure "the menopausal thing" may be an issue this time around with weight loss. Even so, I've read women who have still lost weight during all stages of life. So, I'm putting "the menopausal thing" out of my head and will remain in denial about it. :* I've chosen a plan of action, going to stay the course,…

Melissa Radke is blogging about bettering her health in 2021....even though she doesn't want to do it, she's going to. Her posts are unique, funny and full of truth. Worth a look. See the link and read her first 3 blogs on this topic: The Big Ask, Burning Boats and The Beautiful Do-Over. https://melissaradke.substack.com/…

Weekend Check-In. Been on target with new exercise routine, water, counting calories and cutting alcohol. Took Christmas Day off from all tracking although I stayed sensible. Definitely easier to stay on track without the traditional parties to attend. Weight had gotten over 221...I'm thinking with the start of the new…

I like that plan! A midweek checkin, but a Saturday WI will allow me to not spend mental time on the daily weighs. Thanks!

I’ve heard a lot of positive outcomes for many people. It just may work for you. Here’s my experience, fwiw. I tried IF for almost two months and didn’t lose any weight and it made me cranky. I did 6pm to 11am. It messed with my day/routine that I had and I found myself constantly thinking about food...waiting untiI I…

Been doing 2-3 of these 8 minute workouts a day... Feeling my muscles returning and supporting me again. The scale has gone up a few pounds from where I started. It’s okay, though, because I am still tracking calories and have even cut out alcohol until Feb 1st. It’s all good. The new workouts are changing my body. Next…

Thanks for sharing this article. I’m definitely one of those people who started drinking more this year. Time to change that habit! Bought Pomegranate and cranberry juices and have been enjoying those when I have a craving. I like the strong taste of them - as I did the dark red wines. Will check out the link, MissMay.…

BTW - I'm currently 6 days AF. The last 2 nights I have slept better than I have in a loooonnnng time and woke up in such a pleasant mood. I'm thinking that's more than a coincidence. Lynne

Hi everyone, I recommitted to my weight loss journey on Dec 13th. At the same time, I decided to do a dry January and just start early. So far, so good. I've done a Sprite/OJ/Grenadine mocktail in a fancy glass for the two cravings I've had so far and it was fine. (6oz Sprite, 4oz. OJ, 1 tsp grenadine) Light bulb moment…

I've started talking to myself again this week...feel like a crazy person. To my tummy..."You just had a filling, delicious dinner. You are not hungry!" (Anyone else get tummy feelings and think it's hunger when it clearly can't be?!?) Yesterday, my knee hurt and I thought I'm going to skip working out today..."That sounds…

Happy Weekend! Goal: I will lose 22.9+ pounds by April 30th. 12/13/20 Challenge SW: 219 12/19/20 : 218 -1 (I love to see the scale go down right away...very motivational...lol!) 4/30/21 Ending Projected Goal Weight: 196.1

[quotqe="trwhitney2627;c-45576493"]Hi, everyone. I have a problem. My best "tool" for losing weight is to walk or hike, maybe even a little jog, on nearby trails. I try to complete at least 3 to 6 miles a day, sometimes 9 or 10 miles. This has helped me shed 42 lbs in the last 5 months. But now the weather in Oregon is…

Love the idea of pre-logging. I’ve found I am most successful if I log it into MFP before it goes in my mouth. Planning a whole day all in the morning or the night before sounds interesting.

Hi everyone! I'd love to join this Challenge as well. I've spent the last two nights reading this thread and still have to catch up to you all, but here's my story. I'm 48 years old and identified as an elementary teacher until recently. I submitted my resignation papers on the 4th of July. Doing my job was difficult…

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

yes, yes, yes...back amongst the living.

Pass #4 Couldn't be helped..sick..

Have to go with Pass#3....

Almost was a pass day...I have a stomach bug..ick! Tracking and calories was a yes today, but almost didn't do the exercise. Decided to do light 20 min of just moving and I actually feel better for doing it! So, yes, yes, yes for today!

yes, yes, yes... Best Saturdays are spent out on the lake...too cold for that right now, so I settle for sleeping in!

+5 33 of 60 done.

Exercise: Yes. Calories: Yes. Tracking: 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

+3 Total 28 of 60.