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  • I've seen several articles recently noting how bad it is for us to be sitting for most of the day, but that's a typical working day for many of us. Before I retired (in 2017) my company invested in sit/stand desks. It made quite a difference being able to stand for portions of the day while working on the computer. I…
    in What / how do you do to find time to work out Comment by britbuzzard January 2
  • Having done lots of sports/exercise in my youth it took me a long time to get out of the mindset of "if I can't work out for at least an hour it's not worth doing". If you're just getting started on your fitness journey I would suggest scaling back on your workout time. Maybe start with a 15-20 minute workout, which…
    in What / how do you do to find time to work out Comment by britbuzzard January 1
  • Hi everyone, I’m in again – this will be round 4 for me. Thanks to @quiltingjaine for keeping this thread going. It is certainly helping me stay motivated to lose a few more pounds before my vacation in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R193 SW: 155.2 R193 GW: 154.0 UGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/16 155.2 Took a 45…
    in JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 193 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • Hi everyone, I’m in again – this will be round 4 for me. Thanks to @quiltingjaine for keeping this thread going. It is certainly helping me stay motivated to lose a few more pounds before my vacation in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R193 SW: 155.2 R193 GW: 154.0 UGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/16 155.2 Took a 45…
    in JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 193 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • Hi everyone, I’m in again – this will be round 4 for me. Thanks to @quiltingjaine for keeping this thread going. It is certainly helping me stay motivated to lose a few more pounds before my vacation in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R193 SW: 155.2 R193 GW: 154.0 UGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/16 155.2 Took a 45…
    in JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 193 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I'm in again for a third round. Need to lose as much as I can before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R192 SW: 157.0 R192 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/6 157.0 Bone density test this morning which should be interesting. Had to cut my treadmill workout short due to a Toastmasters meeting -…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 192 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again for a third round. Still need to lose a few pounds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R192 SW: 157.0 R192 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/6 157.0 Bone density test this morning which should be interesting. Had to cut my treadmill workout short due to a Toastmasters meeting -…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 192 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again for a third round. Still need to lose a few pounds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R192 SW: 157.0 R192 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/6 157.0 Bone density test this morning which should be interesting. Had to cut my treadmill workout short due to a Toastmasters meeting -…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 192 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again for a third round. Still need to lose a few pounds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R192 SW: 157.0 R192 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/6 157.0 Bone density test this morning which should be interesting. Had to cut my treadmill workout short due to a Toastmasters meeting -…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 192 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again for a third round. Still need to lose a few pounds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R192 SW: 157.0 R192 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 7/6 157.0 Bone density test this morning which should be interesting. 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/11 7/12 7/13 7/14 7/15
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 192 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again. Still need to lose a few pounds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R191 SW: 157.8 R191 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 6/26 157.8 workout – 5.5 miles on treadmill in 84:00 @ 3% incline with 3 lb. weights. 6/27 158.8 What!!! Stayed below my calorie goal yesterday. Maybe didn’t drink enough…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 192 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again. Still need to lose a few ponds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R191 SW: 157.8 R191 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 6/26 157.8 workout – 5.5 miles on treadmill in 84:00 @ 3% incline with 3 lb. weights. 6/27 158.8 What!!! Stayed below my calorie goal yesterday. Maybe didn’t drink enough…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 191 Comment by britbuzzard July 2022
  • I’m in again. Still need to lose a few pounds before my cruise in August. 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R191 SW: 157.8 R191 GW: 156.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 6/26 157.8 workout – 5.5 miles on treadmill in 84:00 @ 3% incline with 3 lb. weights. 6/27 158.8 What!!! Stayed below my calorie goal yesterday. Maybe didn’t drink enough…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 191 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • Been on MFP before to help maintain weight after a 40 lb loss in 2018/2019. Stopped logging in consistently & have gained 10 lbs back. This is my first time at the 10 day challenge, but it’s great motivation. Small intermediate goals help me to achieve the overall goal without getting overwhelmed. Going on a cruise to…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • Been on MFP before to help maintain weight after a 40 lb loss in 2018/2019. Stopped logging in consistently & have gained 10 lbs back. This is my first time at the 10 day challenge, but it’s great motivation. Small intermediate goals help me to achieve the overall goal without getting overwhelmed. Going on a cruise to…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • Been on MFP before to help maintain weight after a 40 lb loss in 2018/2019. Stopped logging in consistently & have gained 10 lbs back. This is my first time at the 10 day challenge, but it’s great motivation. Small intermediate goals help me to achieve the overall goal without getting overwhelmed. Going on a cruise to…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • Been on MFP before to help maintain weight after a 40 lb loss in 2018/2019. Stopped logging in consistently & have gained 10 lbs back. This is my first time at the 10 day challenge, but it’s great motivation. Small intermediate goals help me to achieve the overall goal without getting overwhelmed. Going on a cruise to…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • 66 yrs, F, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R190 GW: 157.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 6/16 159.0 workout – 1 hour cardio/weight training class. 6/17 158.6 workout – 4.25 miles in 64:00 on treadmill @ 3% with 3 lb. weights 6/18 158.6 tried a new workout class – 1 hour boot camp. Trying to drink more water. 6/19 158.2 went over…
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • 66 yrs, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R190 GW: 157.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 6/16 159.0 workout – 1 hour cardio/weight training class. 6/17 158.6 workout – 4.25 miles in 64:00 on treadmill @ 3% with 3 lb. weights 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • 66 yrs, 5’ 6” R190 SW: 159.0 R190 GW: 157.0 OGW: 150.0 Day/Weight/Comment 6/16 159.0 workout – 1 hour cardio/weight training class. 6/17 6/18 6/19 6/20 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/24 6/25
    in Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 190 Comment by britbuzzard June 2022
  • I'm in. Managed 28.45 hours in January, thanks to this Challenge. February goal will 29 hours in 29 days! 2/1 - 66:00 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lbs = 4.5 miles. 2/2 - 52:00 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/8 lbs = 3.5 miles. 2/3 - 76:00 min walk on treadmill @ 3.5% incline w/8 lbs = 5.0 miles. 2/4 - 80:00…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - FEBRUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard February 2020
  • I'm in. Managed 28.45 hours in January, thanks to this Challenge. February goal will 29 hours in 29 days! 2/1 - 66:00 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lbs = 4.5 miles. 2/2 - 52:00 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/8 lbs = 3.5 miles.
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - FEBRUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard February 2020
  • Jan 1 - 90 min walk on trail = 4.6 miles Jan 2 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline = 4.5 miles Jan 3 - 64 min walk on treadmill between 1.5 & 10% incline = 4.15 miles Jan 4 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/5 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 5 - 66 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 6 -…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JANUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard February 2020
  • Jan 1 - 90 min walk on trail = 4.6 miles Jan 2 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline = 4.5 miles Jan 3 - 64 min walk on treadmill between 1.5 & 10% incline = 4.15 miles Jan 4 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/5 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 5 - 66 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 6 -…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JANUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
  • Jan 1 - 90 min walk on trail = 4.6 miles Jan 2 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline = 4.5 miles Jan 3 - 64 min walk on treadmill between 1.5 & 10% incline = 4.15 miles Jan 4 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/5 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 5 - 66 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 6 -…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JANUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
  • Jan 1 - 90 min walk on trail = 4.6 miles Jan 2 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline = 4.5 miles Jan 3 - 64 min walk on treadmill between 1.5 & 10% incline = 4.15 miles Jan 4 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/5 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 5 - 66 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 6 -…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JANUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
  • I'm late seeing this, but would still like to join in. Need to add more core to my workout routine. 22 days left in January so my goal is 45 mins for the month. Jan 10 - forearm plank 2 x 1:00 Jan 11 - forearm plank 2 x 1:00 Jan 12 - forearm plank 1 x 1:00, full plank 1 x 1:00 Running Total = 6/45
    in 60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - January 2020! Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
  • Jan 1 - 90 min walk on trail = 4.6 miles Jan 2 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline = 4.5 miles Jan 3 - 64 min walk on treadmill between 1.5 & 10% incline = 4.15 miles Jan 4 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/5 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 5 - 66 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 6 -…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JANUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
  • I'm late seeing this, but would still like to join in. Need to add more core to my workout routine. 22 days left in January so my goal is 45 mins for the month.
    in 60 Minutes per Month Plank Challenge - January 2020! Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
  • Jan 1 - 90 min walk on trail = 4.6 miles Jan 2 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline = 4.5 miles Jan 3 - 64 min walk on treadmill between 1.5 & 10% incline = 4.15 miles Jan 4 - 67 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/5 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 5 - 66 min walk on treadmill @ 3% incline w/3 lb weights = 4.5 miles Jan 6 -…
    in 24 Hours of Exercise per Month Challenge - JANUARY 2020 Comment by britbuzzard January 2020
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