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Wow lots of great weigh-ins the last few days! @ashleycarole86 I can relate to the knee pain, it's so frustrating! I recently got a new support brace and it's somewhat helpful, though it's not the most comfortable thing. I hope we both have relief soon. @Kali225 enjoy the concert! That sounds like a lot of fun. BTW I also…
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Goal Setting I try to use the SMART goals method when setting goals. Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound Each month I set goals, but I could do better at defining weekly goals. I tend to be kind of vague with my weekly goals which makes it really easy to push them off or forget. For example, I have…
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Beverage habit This is one I feel good about already. I drink mostly water throughout the day. I suppose I could drink more, but I usually have about 100+ oz a day. About 3-4 days a week I will have 1-2 cups of coffee, I sweeten with monk fruit and usually put a little half & half in it. I also drink unsweetened iced tea…
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Fitness habits Bad habit - not being consistent with physical activity, letting life get in the way. Habit to improve - my goal is 150 minutes of physical activity per week, with at least 60 minutes of that being strength training. I do well some weeks, and I'm trying to get back on my routine. I get my cardio from…
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My first client of the day wanted to have a walking therapy session so I got to start the day with some outdoor exercise. That really helps set a good tone for the day. I stuck to my planned meals and snacks for the day and stayed within my calorie limit, overall feeling accomplished. My only complaint is I've been having…
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@YinxFed great job completing that 12 week program! What an accomplishment! @cleaneater80 good luck staying on track at your cousins wedding, celebrations can make it so hard to stay focused. It's great that you're already planning ahead on how to manage it. Most importantly, have a good time! @Alatariel75 you've got this!…
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Stress Management The bad habit I've been working really hard to overcome is emotional eating. Previously when stressed I would often turn to food to cope. I'm trying to replace that with healthier coping skills - positive self-talk, deep breathing, grounding exercises, physical activity, etc. I've also made changes to my…
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Self-care Bad habit - not making time for fun hobbies often enough/too much time on phone. Habit to increase - reading for pleasure at least 1x a week. I have a free library app that I can download books from and I used to spend a lot of time reading, but lately it's been hard to get the motivation or stay focused. I tend…
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PW 263.6 lbs CW 263.2 lbs I'm surprised to be in the green, but not complaining! Hopefully next week is a bigger loss now that I'm home and back on track. I'll come back later to catch up on posts :)
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Sunday - Nutrition Habits I've gotten back into the unhelpful habit of giving into my sugar cravings. I'm going to overcome my sugar cravings by getting back into the healthy habit of using coping strategies: •Have a small serving of fruit with Greek yogurt if I'm actually hungry •Drink some water or unsweetened tea…
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Oh no sunburn on vacation is the worst @lauren_989 ! Try to find some aloe with lidocaine in it, it really helps. Or soak some towels in cold black tea and set that on your sunburned areas for a while. There are anti-inflammatory compounds in black tea, and the cold feeling is very soothing. And I just remembered my weigh…
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My husband, kids and I had a great stay at the cabin on Lake Huron. The weather was a little cooler than we had hoped so we didn't swim as much as we wanted, but we still enjoyed exploring the Dinosaur Garden in Ossineke. I was a bit lax with logging, I think I got most of it but I probably forgot some things. I know I was…
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Well, I had a a gnarly headache again today. It hasn't fully gone away since it started on Sunday and seemed to worsen today, but now I think it's finally calming down. Due to that my healthy dinner plans did not happen and I resorted to a frozen pizza. It was thin crust and had lots of veggies, but still not ideal. I also…
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There are so many experiences I'm grateful for! I love traveling so a lot of my most treasured experiences involve adventures I've been on. So far my favorite vacation experience was in Myrtle Beach, the weather was great, the beach was beautiful, and the night life was entertaining. It was the perfect mix of relaxation…
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@cleaneater80 oh yes she is so silly and funny most of the time, particularly when I'm trying to workout. Like most 1 year olds she has no concept of personal space, which gets really interesting when trying to do squats or crunches 😆 @stephanodda wow look at those veggies! You must work really hard keeping your garden in…
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@lauren_989 those are beautiful mushrooms, thank you for sharing! Whenever I see mushrooms like this I imagine little fairies dancing around haha I love nature and wish I spent more time enjoying it. Like several others here I live in a rural area, right now the farm fields are full of crops which I appreciate for their…
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Pw 264.4 lbs CW 263.6 lbs
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@ashleycarole86 congrats on finishing the bike event! @YinxFed sending well wishes and positive thoughts for you and your husband 🙏 @Kali225 I love bike shorts! They're so comfortable. Kudos for overcoming those negative thoughts, I bet you looked lovely in those shorts! @strong_fit_ells great weigh in!! Sunday turned out…
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I love a good gratitude challenge! The people in my life that I'm especially appreciative of include my parents, siblings, husband, kids, sister in-law, my best friend, and co-worker. I'm very blessed to have good relationships with all of them. My parents have taught me a lot and continue to be involved in my life, and…
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@lauren_989 I'm the same, I've tried intermittent fasting a couple of times and it was sooooo hard to stick to. I do much better both physically and mentally when spacing out my meals throughout the day. As for game shows I enjoy the classics (Price is Right, Match Game, Press Your Luck, Password), though usually the only…
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@ashleycarole86 whoa 40k?! That's super impressive! I hope you have a great time. @mkksemail boooo insomnia, I've been dealing with that lately too. I hope you're able to get back on a good schedule soon. @Kali225 & @lauren_989 I'm sorry you've not been feeling well, make sure to get lots of rest! Sorry I've been absent…
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@lauren_989 great weigh in! We had a whirlpool tub put in, so it's great for soaking plus has jets to massage away all the stress. I'm so excited 😁
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@Gidgitgoescrzy you must be so proud of your son! There's nothing wrong with wanting him to go out and be independent, a d it's great he's still close enough to visit frequently. @ashleycarole86 oooh it's so easy to eat too many Oreos, those are one of my trigger foods 😋 . I agree that tracking helps with staying…
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PW 264.9 lbs CW 264.4 lbs I completed a strength training video yesterday and I'm noticing some soreness today, so it must have done something! I also took the kids for a walk today, the weather was in the 70s so it was much more comfortable. Food choices went pretty well, stayed under my calorie goal. I have dinners…
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@stephanodda that zucchini caprese salad looks ahhhmazing! Is the zucchini raw? I don't think I've eaten raw zucchini before. @micki48 you have adorable grandkids! Alcohol, even a little, tends to make me hold some water weight too. @YinxFed oh plateaus are so frustrating! Stay the course and I'm sure you'll break through…
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It's like the ocean, but not salty and a little less dangerous lol
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Nothing wrong with a rest day @mkksemail ! @lauren_989 wow congrats on completing a very hot 5k! That takes a lot of determination. And thanks for the workout ideas!! @stephanodda I've done the same thing a few times lately (eaten a lot on really active days) and I still keep losing weight, but I agree it feels weird, it's…
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@Gidgitgoescrzy I've noticed it's very finicky about if/when it tags in blue, like if I type the name too fast it doesn't work, or if I mistype and start over it doesn't work. It's dumb lol. Idk if it actually does anything anyway? BTW I don't blame you for opting out of a stressful visit, there's nothing wrong with…
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Thursday's Plates: Breakfast - turkey sausage, egg, cheese, Veggie, whole grain wrap Lunch - leftovers from the night before (Polish sausage etc.) Dinner - BBQ pulled pork (I cooked a lean cut pork loin in the slow cooker, it was so good) on thin Multigrain bun, coleslaw, side of cucumber
