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@BonnieHosk85 Thank you so much for all you're doing right now for the group! It's so wonderful to have you co-captaining! On the 5:15 am train this morning, and meetings all day. Overnight at hotel, more meetings, and home tomorrow. I thought I would use tonight to get ahead on my own work, but what do you know - more…

(not so) daily update: Exercise: Yes, everyday. I'm using the hasfit 30-day muscle building program right now instead of my usual hasfit motive program, which is a little too difficult given my current breathing situation. Calories: Overall, yes, I'm in a deficit. I had a deliberately high day yesterday, though. Tracking:…

@caitlynns727 Glad you're having a good week, and a great loss so far! (I hear you about spring break -- I can't wait to be warm again!)

@beachb2027 Way to go on your loss!

Happy Tuesday! Today we're looking for weights from: @Ajsheppard82 @beachb2027

Thanks -- and great loss! :smile:

@Bechoe Can you help us figure out the mistake? Here are the two prior posts from you that I was able to find: From Jan 1 From Jan 8 I recorded 225 for your weight on Jan 8, since it was listed as the "thus week" weight on Jan 8. Is that incorrect?

LesIckaBod January Week 3 PW: 157.8 CW: 156.8 Another little bit down! I've got this unrelenting cold and cough to thank for my continued loss of appetite (trying to look at the bright side). Exercise has been tough if it increases my breathing rate too much, but I'm strength training with lighter weights and doing some…

@stacy556 Some people observe gluten intolerances from bread, or else a tendency to gain. For me, I notice bread doesn't leave me as full for the amount of calories it takes up, so I eat bread pretty sparingly. I sometimes make wraps using 1/2 of a Flatout flatbread, which has some protein and few enough calories that…

We've finished two weeks of the January challenge. How are you feeling about your progress? Let us know what's going well and/or any changes you may be thinking about making for the remainder of the month.

Happy Week 3! It's Sunday, and today I'm looking for weights from: @BonnieHosk85 - Gotcha, and making continued progress! Way to go! @Dommylifts @Gyrl_on_A_Journey @Reine2019 - Good work this week! @WishfulThinning18 Please post using this template: Username January Week 3 PW: CW:

Week 2 Results Check out full results here Gutbusters came in first as a team, and we had several Gutbusters make it on to different top 3 lists! The Biggest Loser Is... 1st - @LeslckaBod. - 3.84% 2nd - @spinnerkind. - 3.34% 3rd - @Gyrl_on_A_Journey. - 3.31% The TEAM Biggest Loser... 1st - Gutbusters. - 0.78% 2nd - The Big…

@Runnerjess119 Sure - Thursday will be fine! Great NSV, too!

Jan 12 Exercise: Yes - still taking it easy, but I'm back on board Tracked: Yes Calories: No - felt really weak at the end of the afternoon and upped the carbs. Definitely still recovering from this long-lasting cold. Ugh.

@Gyrl_on_A_Journey This is the last weigh-in I can find for you (posted Jan 5). Do you have a weigh-in for Week 2? Week 2 began on Sun Jan 6 and ends today.

Happy Saturday, Gutbusters! Today we're looking for weights from: @AnnaZimm70 @corriepelc @lacatgirl @robandy12345 @ShareASmile Also, today is the last day of Week 2. If you missed your weigh-in day earlier this week, don't forget to post today so we can add you to our results! :smile: I'm looking for: @Gyrl_on_A_Journey…

My NSV: Optimism! When I started losing weight last April, I was motivated by fear. I was 49% body fat (according to an inbody scale) and I really felt for the first time how devastating the possibility of metabolic-related illness could be. I realized I'd been lucky not to have any problems so far. Today I had an inbody…

Happy Friday, Gutbusters! Today we're looking for: @cjscoey @Fe452436 @Fyik9hrd @TomatoeLady - gotcha @runnerjess119 - gotcha Please use this format to post if you haven't already: Username: January Week 2 PW: CW:

@ShareASmile And posting a loss! Way to go! :smile:

@Runnerjess119 Way to go on the lower weekly range! It's good to have a feeling for yourself of what is really maintenance for the week versus what is maybe a little higher day because of something that happened the day before. Perspective is important, right? Way to go on running and feeling good! A great NSV!

@WishfulThinning18 Good for you! It's a huge victory to feel good for yourself about how you look. I'm so glad for you!

@Gyrl_on_A_Journey What a wonderful NSV! You ran, you got away from the dog, and you're getting to relive those feelings of HS track. It's like a taste of youth again, isn't it? So glad for you that you had that experience! Have you tried jogging again since?

Non-Scale Victory Roundup We're over halfway through Week 2. Do you have any non-scale victories to share? Let's hear about your successes!

Hello Gutbusters! It's Thursday, and I'm looking for weights from: @Blackbeautysue @Stimpy56 - congrats on removing the holiday weight, plus more! Progress feels great, right? @htracey42

QOTW: I came from a family where you ate what was prepared too, but my husband didn't. Sometimes he orders food if the prepared meal is not to his taste, and we differ on how foods should be cooked (I'm ok with roast chicken, he prefers everything grilled - I don't really use the grill, but I do most of the cooking). It's…

Happy Wednesday, Gutbusters! Today I'm looking for weights from: @12sarah2015 - Gotcha already @caitlynns727 @inshapeCK @kkmark

@runnerjess119 There's been a lot of good suggestions here about what to do when eating out. If I am going to a friend's house/ potluck, I try to eat beforehand and just drink flavored seltzer water. If you're able to walk around and mingle with other people, it's easier to stay away from the food. Eating out is trickier,…

@stimpy56 Thanks :) I was just curious what people do, especially when you don't know the specifics. I guess it's like eating at a restaurant, right?

@stimpy56 When you track your food, how specific are you able to get? Do you know all the ingredients and proportions when you're not the cook, or do you just approximate?

Are you responsible for preparing food for other people in your home? Do you hold the line that whatever the cook makes, the rest of the family eats, or do you find yourself making different meals for different people? What tips or strategies do you have for dealing with different food wants and needs in the household?