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There are a few ergonomic factors in play with a standing desk (cushioned mat, alternating your stance, etc.) but I switched to a balance board. Found it more engaging for my core and it eliminated changing your stance or needing to be on a mat. When I worked from home I had a treadmill desk which was amazing!

The last 10-lbs can often be a challenge b/c you have less fat to lose. Tightening down your nutrition program will be key and stay focused on your goals. Does your work allow you to have a standing desk? That's way healthier than sitting all day. The research on the effects of long-term sitting shows significant health…

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Weightlifting this morning and a couple hours of pickleball tonight for some extra calorie burn

Q: What's the best workout? A: The one you will actually do. ;) What are folks here doing for training/activity? If your goal is fat loss (different from weight loss) then training isn't created equal. Some types of training are far superior to others but if you're not going to do it then it doesn't matter. Start with…

What are you doing for nutrition and training? Are you tracking your calories/macros?

The importance as photos for tracking your progress. Most people use the scale to track how they're doing with their health/training/physique goals but it can be shite as feedback. The scale will tell you how much you lost/gained but not what (water, fat, muscle, glycogen, bodily waste, etc.). Still use the scale, just…

What are you doing, e.g. for nutrition, training, etc.? How are you tracking progress, e.g. scale (how often), photos, etc.?

Photos can be a brutal a great trigger for the "Screw It factor" (the point where you say "Screw this, time to make a change"). I was in the same boat, had my shoulder replaced in Nov 18 and sat around getting lazy while rehabbing it. I can keep making excuses for why it will take a long time to regain my strength or I can…

Stress eating can be brutal. Try to keep busy, even if it's a mindless activity that keeps you away from unwanted food. Don't focus on your starting weight, it's where you end up that matters. Each day give yourself a goal (or 3) for the next day, doesn't have to be big. Treat them like a doctor appointment or something…

Daily check-in. Flying out of town for 4 days. Fortunately it's for a pickleball tournament so plenty of cardio each day. Squeezing in one last lifting session in my gym this morning. 1/19- 226 1/20 - 224 1/21 - 222 1/22 - 222 1/23 - 222

Great timing, looking for a challenge such as this so thanks for creating it. Started on Sunday. Had a full shoulder replacement about a year ago and I was limited for about a year before that. Lost a lot of muscle and picked up unwanted weight along the way. Not strong enough to do everything I used to in the gym but I…

A little late but I like the time frame and the amount. I'm incorporating strength training into my program so my focus is on fat loss (big difference b/w fat loss vs. weight loss). Although I plan to weigh myself daily, I rely more on weekly photos than the scale to determine my progress. Still, this seems like a good…

I like the time frame for this challenge but not sure if it's the right one for me. Starting today but my goal is fat loss, strength building, daily activity, and maintaining a healthier diet. There's a big difference between weight loss vs. fat loss and while I'll weigh myself every day while at home, I'm not focused on…

You're fine, your body isn't starved for nutrients especially since you already hit your caloric (and assuming macro) goals. You'll be in a resting state while you sleep so you're burning minimal calories. If one of your goals is fat loss then focus on the calories/macros for the day and not as much about when you get them.