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consider joining one of the challenge threads. I've found it to be very helpful to know that I will report into the challenge every day. It keeps me more accountable.

motivation — wanting to age well, with the strength and mobility to do anything I want to do when I want to do it. Challenge — my husband saying ‘you don’t need to lose weight.’ But he’s been much more ‘supportive’ or at least not a barrier after he said that in front of a neighbour and the neighbour stood up beside be…

weight fluctuations are NORMAL You need to give it more time

Got my FitBit syncing issue fixed. Updated chart for updated OUT calories. Now, I better go exercise before it is noon.

Official week 9 results for Calories IN average is 1781. Good day yesterday. Exercised, went shopping and walked the dog. Calories OUT according to my FitBit are 1857, but that seems wrong. Normally, on a day like yesterday, I'd have more like 2200 - 2300. I'm certain at bed time yesterday is was 2400. But all just…

@Jon4189 You broke through your plateau in just a week! That's impressive.

@Jon4189This one is for you.

Sorry to hear you've had a difficult time over the past nine years. Glad you are focused on living a healthier lifestyle. turbo jam is fun. I've subscribed to BoD for several years. I'm currently doing 9 Week Control Freak. I'm in Week 4.

calories IN and OUT are all, at best, estimates. There are so many factors. I compensate by rounding calories IN UP and calories OUT DOWN.

Depends on how heavy you think you’ll be able to lift. I like Costco for equipment. I bought a set there from 10 to 30 lbs and it included the rack. I then needed heavier, so bought Bowflex Selecttech adjustable. The adjustable definitely save on space, but they are more expensive. I bought a pair. So, if you are…

full disclosure… I did not read the other responses. 140 calorie deficit is very small — it would take several weeks to see any results Calories IN and OUT are at best educated guesses. With such a small deficit, it would be really easy to go into a surplus. Consider this: You eat 1860 —> but this is +- 30% and for you is…

3 days this week so far with 250+ steps from 9am to 7pm

got 8/10 yesterday.

That’s really odd. I wonder if someone accidentally hit flag instead of like??

@deepwoodslady re "I’m tired of “staggering around” when I could be making leaps and bounds!". That is exactly I how I was feeling a few weeks ago. I was looking back at my data, my IN calories up and down and, not surprisingly, my weight followed the same roller coaster. It hasn't been long, but keeping my calories IN at…

Yes, I know calories IN and OUT are all just educated guesses. That's partly why I round my calories IN UP and my calories OUT DOWN for calculating my daily deficit. I also look at it as averages and trends. Based on the past 6.5 months of data, consistently logged in the same manner, I've concluded that 1770 (as…

Week 9 comes to a close. I've got a near miss. Went to Costco yesterday, bought a portable Traeger pellet grill. The dangers of Costco. Went over on calories for two reasons: 1) samples at Costco, which I always log as 100 calories and 2) had an afternoon snack. Didn't exercise, Costco put me out of routine and that…

A new 2025 low scale today. Good quiet day yesterday. Walked the dog and exercised in the morning.

that’s 2 days in a row….. once I put the mind to, then I make an effort to get the 250 steps at the top of the hour; rather than waiting for the last 10 minutes

Thank you for this discussion. Sorry to hear so many MFPers have lost loved ones to diabetes. It seems to me, generally speaking, eating a well balanced diet filled with vegetables, whole grains and protein and daily exercise will lead to weight management and less illness.

sounds like you already have a good plan in place. If you’re looking for some little things then I'd suggest: look for the ‘any little tricks and tips’ thread in this discussion group Log your food Be accurate with food logging Eat sufficient protein Eat vegetables Stay at a caloric deficit slow and steady

take one step at a time and make the decision to live a healthy lifestyle. Once you decide, then you are in control and can do anything. Start by just logging your food everyday for two weeks Review the data. Identify the one small change you can make. Eg., replace soda with water. Eg., eating fast-food 4 times a week,…

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@Jon4189 re "200 unread emails" —> I retired last September. I do not miss 200 unread emails. Nope, not one little bit. Sorry to rub that in. @frankwbrown You are on track for meeting your week 9 goal! Way to go!

All green IN for 7 days! ROM Walk yesterday was interesting. Exercised in the morning. Didn't take the dog for a walk … it was just too hot for her even at 8pm. 7 day trend weight is coming down. Yesterday's splurge —> Before the ROM Walk, got a Mango Slush at Real Fruit. Didn't realize until after I ordered it, it was 490…

starting this week on the right track.

@tammylou33 My condolences for your Nan. May the memory of happy times help heal your current pain.

@deepwoodslady re not being able to fit in ‘me time’ —> remember self-care is not selfish. You are in control and decide how to spend your time. You are also a role model for you DGS. When you put yourself first and become a healthier version of you, then you’ll have more energy and time to spend with them. @bteri107 The…

@dawnbgethealthy re "Day 61—07/14— Indulgent dinner night." —> I love the way you are planning ahead for this night. @deepwoodslady re your daughter and bringing snacks —> Have you ever spoken with your daughter about this? Does she support your journey? My husband does all the grocery shopping, he used to buy all sorts of…

Thank you. I just wondered if it had specific gardening purpose. Like there was a secret shade garden behind them.