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Howdy Slimpossibles! Username: AustinRuadhain Weigh In Day: Monday Week 1 - 139.6 PW: 138.1 LTD: 125.6 I had a good day today! My biggest January challenge for myself is working out in the morning. I did it today because I so wanted to kick the week off by putting that check in the little box. And then i got a bunch of…

Happy New Year! Mihani, your menu sounds lovely! I made a tart and spicy nutritarian-friendly tomato and black-eyed pea soup on New Year's and am still eating on it. Bisky - I hope you are feeling much better by now. Are you getting out in the great weather? Magic, your taste and smell being back already is the best news I…

Happy New Year's Eve! I am so sorry to have been quiet. Holidays and some family things got to me and I got kinda quiet, as I sometimes do when I get blue. And then I get embarrassed about having been out of communication and it 'seems' harder to jump back in and actually post a message. On the plus side, I have been…

@tslose @Cstockton18 @padjoetho Woohoo! Welcome to the group!

Happy New Year’s Eve, plant-loving friends! I am sorry to have been quiet. I have mostly done well all through this unusual year, and then kind had a mini meltdown. My son headed off to scout camp for the week before and the week after Christmas, and it got to me a bit. Magic, I am so SO glad you are doing so well. Hurray…

Hey there, Magic, I love that you have a dog that likes cauliflower! I am reminded of a very special cat I had (who had me?) who loved marinara sauce. I am glad you are taking care of yourself! Continuing to feed yourself well is so important. It's great you are doing that. 🕎🎄🌟❤️ Happy days to all! 🕎🎄🌟❤️

Check-in for Monday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) - 15 min essentrics (yoga-ish thing) + 34 minutes platform stepping (Jenny Ford) + 28 min walk (looked for the planetary conjunction but it was overcast 🟢Breathing exercises 🔴Martial arts forms Tuesday Goals Food on plan, weighed,…

@broncobuddee AustinRuadhain Weigh In Day: Monday PW 138.7 CW 137.3 - yay! I get to contribute to the team in a good way this week! Out to do it again next week! Check-in for Sunday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) - 91 minutes platform stepping, and a bit of walking 🟢Breathing…

Hello, all! This evening's cooking adventure was a plant-based chili for my husband. I followed a recipe from Plant Based Cooking Made Easy but added chipotles in adobo sauce. That sauce contains a bit of sugar, but it made for a chili he is excited about. Mihani, I will have to try the OSG chili next. Bisky. The walk…

Hey Magic, I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you today. It's great that you have a test scheduled. Do you know how quickly to expect the results back for it? For what it's worth, loss of smell and taste is not just SARS-CoV-2/COVID. It happens to some people with other flus. It happens with seasonal flu, too, and…

Don't be in a hurry. If you have been home for COVID and the weight gain is over that time, it's 50 pounds in roughly ten months, about 5 pounds a month. Losing weight at that same rate would be quite respectable. My suggestion would be to start by logging your food. That in and of itself could be a big change, and could…

SO happy you guys are here to chat with! It is such a support. Thank you! @Mihani - You sound set up for a healthy and productive weekend! I hope time allows for a little yoga or relaxation, too! Your menu looks great! @magic71755 - You have so much energy that I think many people would be shocked that you are 72! I always…

Happy Thursday, plant-based friends! Magic, it is great to hear you sounding so chipper. It's nice that you got an interview with the other company, even if they don't offer what you want. Mihani, hurray to those jeans being loose right out of the dryer! That's an achievement, especially during the end of year crunch you…

Check-in for Tuesday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) (morning, evening AND yoga!) 🟢Breathing exercises 🟢Martial arts forms 🟡FitRockr Up-a-Level Challenge - great day Tuesday, but still a little behind from Monday Wednesday Goals ⚪Food on plan, weighed, logged ⚪Calories in the green…

Good morning, peeps! I am so impressed at all of us, working away at getting and staying healthy! @magic71755 - congratulations on your weight loss progress! Your menu from yesterday sounded great! Yum to the bok choy. I should pick some of that up on my next shopping trip. It has been a while since I ate any. And "ooooh!"…

Wow, I had tech issues this morning and then an odd schedule later in the day. I have been thinking of you guys and am just now catching up. @broncobuddee AustinRuadhain Weigh In Day: Monday Dec 7 137.6 Dec 14 138.7 Wrong direction, but after going off the rails food-wise the day before weigh-in, not a surprise. Back to…

Happy Monday, y'all! Mihani - I sympathize with the mood challenges. I have been in a funk the last few days. Bisky, I made my husband a vegan mushrooms and rice dish tonight. If you want some recipe ideas, I can share. Magic - have a lovely weekend! ANn happy Hanukkah! I got off plan this weekend after picking up a Nugo…

Mihani, did you get that yoga in? I hope so! Your menu plan looked great! And yes, I did love the navy beans and spinach! I needed to start cooking a new pot of beans this morning, and am cooking navies again because they were so yummy. I got in both an outdoor walk and platform stepping yesterday, and am out to do that…

Check-in for Wednesday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) - yes - walk with husband plus platform stepping while he watched Great British Bakeoff Holiday special with me 🟢Breathing exercises 🟢Martial arts forms 🟠FitRockr Up-a-Level Challenge Goal - I'm at 36% and 50% would be "on…

@trooworld " I still haven't tracked and I'm a black-and-white thinker so part of me is saying, "The week is half over, don't bother to track at all. Start over on Saturday." This is that what-the-hell effect thing at work. It's not just you! Way to go! Throw those promises out there in public! It can be a fabulous way to…

Just back from errands and about to go make lunch. Plan for today: - Breakfast coffee & cashew milk - Lunch (planned): steamed spinach with navy beans and tomatoes; steamed zucchini, parsnip, carrot & onion; steamed butternut squash with diced jicama & apple - Snack: apple & a couple of cashews - Dinner: big salad with…

Hey Leona, I am so sorry the number is not the one you wanted, but your thinking about it sounds so smart! Keep making the best choices you know to make, and see what the scale says next week once hormone bloating time is passed! Hugs 🤗

Good morning, peeps! I am about to go run an errand, but wanted to say hello! @kellyrslp -- Woohoo! Welcome! Eat to Live has been hugely, hugely helpful for me. That's what I do, and I am happy to chat about it! Let us know how you are doing! @magic71755 - Your menu looks great as usual!! @Mihani - Whatever movement you…

Check-in for Tuesday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) - platform stepping while listening to a comic from Iceland that found on Netflix. Exercise AND laughter seemed very therapeutic! 🟢Breathing exercises 🟢Martial arts forms - changed my morning routine because of family things and…

@broncobuddee AustinRuadhain Weigh In Day: Monday Nov 30 Weight 136.9 Dec 7 137.6 (a little up, but last week's number was startlingly down, so happy with the average, as I am trying to nudge down to about 135-136) Check-in for Monday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🔴Workout (50+ min) - No! Date night…

Check-in for Saturday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green70 min with my husband, and am super happy I got him to comer out with me! 🟢Workout (50+ min) - on the plus side, 2 1/2 hours of walking! included 🟢Breathing exercises 🔴Martial arts forms - changed my morning routine because of family things and…

Good morning, friends! I am sorry to have been so quiet this week. I have been a bit overwhelmed by life. On the plus side, I have kept at my food plan and kept up with movement. Plan for today: - coffee and cashew milk - steamed turnip greens, navy beans and chopped tomatoes; steamed zucchini, mushroom, carrot and onion;…

Howdy, Slimpossibles Challengers! And happy December! I'm Austin, one of your three Team Motivators, along with the awesome @Katmary71 and @raleighgirl09. I'm a mom and live with my husband, our teenage son, and a small menagerie (elderly cat, young frisky cat, goldfish, opinionated indoor bird, and a flock of backyard…

@broncobuddee AustinRuadhain Weigh In Day: Monday Nov 23 Weight 138.9 Nov 30 Weight 136.9 Check-in for Sunday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🔴Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) 🟢Breathing exercises 🟢Martial arts forms 🔴Weekly FitRockr Up-a-Level Challenge: didn't make it, but loved having the challenge and will play…

Check-in for Friday 🟢Food on plan, weighed, logged 🟢Calories in the green 🟢Workout (50+ min) 🟢Breathing exercises 🟢Martial arts forms 🟡FitRockr Up-a-Level Challenge: 77% of the way there (deadline is Sunday midday) Saturday Goals Food on plan, weighed, logged Calories in the green (so far, so good!) Workout (70+ min)…