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@jugar please excuse my weigh-in this week. I'm likely to be absent for a bit, hope to catch back up soon. I will keep your voices in my head while I'm away!

Glad to hear you're safe @Antonia2050! CW 194.0 I'm ok with this weigh in, it's better than last week but I still need to be more consistent going forward if I ever hope to see the 180s again. I was just commented to a friend that September is around the corner and all of my exercise activities will ramp back up so…

@MaddawgMadsen I hear you on that instigator. My motto is 'I have enough willpower for one person, I don't have it for two!' it's so hard not to give in, and when they hit you with those sighs or puppy dog eyes when you say 'you go ahead, but I don't want any' so then they feel guilty... Ohh the joys. Hockey tonight was…

Good morning WaistAways! Today I'm up early, heading into the office and I have figured out a system to strap 64oz of water in 2 bottles onto my backpack so I can get it from home to work on the bus without it swinging around and hitting people or getting the stuff in my bag wet. I'm super proud! No excuses, except I have…

Sorry for the weight red weigh-in! CW 196. No clue how that happened. Hopefully it's just water weight and will disappear by next week. I can't pinpoint anything exceptional I did this week to gain 4 lbs but lots of salty foods were consumed at random points in the week so even my increased fibre wasn't enough. Starting on…

Wow, it's the August challenge. This is my 2 year anniversary with the team! I'm Courtney, 42, married, step mom to an 18yo and the smothering mom of 3 cats. I'm a Civil Servant with the government of Canada, working a desk job after years of a physical shift work position with an airline. I'm adjusting to the office…

CW 192.0 PW 191.4 Slight rebound which I wasn't expecting since I sweat a ton during my two games last night and I was pretty sure I kept my portions in check all week, but I have a feeling I need to up my fibre intake to keep the digestive system running smoothly. Going to be eating out all weekend so I will be keeping…

So I've figured out that the inside of my hockey glove gets damp from sweat and when it touches the screen on my Garmin it shuts off the exercise recording! Not cool. We're heading to Montreal for the weekend and I still have my fingers crossed that I will make it into the hockey camp that I'm waitlisted for. Otherwise…

@CarolAnnM2 so jealous you're going to Halifax! It's one of our favourite cities. Our neighbours are there now and sending us photos of the solar bike tour they're on. So much fun to be had!

CW 191.4 PW 191.6 Tiny squeak of a loss! @ashleycarole86 that sucks for Covid, again!! Rest and water might not be what you had planned, but hopefully symptoms pass soon and you can get back to your energetic self. @wishfuljune You are a machine getting it all done and sticking with your workout goals. Well done! @Kali225…

Whelp... It's Monday. The bus isn't too crowded this morning. I had a reasonable weekend without too many over indulgences. More sleep was accomplished than projects but that will hopefully help me get over this head cold and make the rest of the week more energetic. I think I get to play hockey twice this week and one of…

PW 192.4 CW 191.6 Happy with this number as popcorn was overindulged on last night post-hockey game. So salty and so evil/yummy. It is my kryptonite. supposed to be rainy most of the weekend so I will do my best to carve out time to meal plan so I can be more on target with eating. French fries in the air fryer are…

@ashleycarole86 @bowens1973 I hope the heat didn't cause too many problems. Congrats on the effort, you are both commendable. Sylvia @eggfreak that's a beautiful poem and a good thought to hold onto whilst you deal with your surroundings. Thoughts are with you

CW 192.4 Hi Team, Sorry for the late intro. I'm Courtney, 42, and live in Quebec Canada with my husband and our cats. I've newly been officially diagnosed with ADHD combined type and I'm working on finding medications and strategies to be my best self. I've been floundering with my self-perception around my job the past…

CW 193.6 Haven't made it to the new decade like I had hoped, but my digestion is still sluggish. I will try to be more aware on my fibre choices. Welcome back @Kali225 and I can't want to get to know all the new members more. I'm deep diving into a lot of personal growth topics through podcasts and therapy and I'm hoping…

I need to find out what Crumbl Cookies are! We just got notified that an Olivia Bistro-Boutique is opening up at our exit from the highway. Delicious salads, tacos and stuffed avocado's. It will hurt my budget more than my waistline. @jugar the last 2 days I have forgotten to get on the scale in the morning so I will do my…

CW 190.0 PW 193.2 a bit unexpected to see a drop this large, but my appetite has been smaller from the new medication so maybe it will stick around and I can see a new decade soon and not rebound. I will do my best to make good choices this weekend (when I usually undo all good progress during the week) and see if more…

CW 193.2 Swinging back downwards. Digestion is back in track.

@conleywoods thanks for the insights about your sister's experiences. I'll be conscious of what changes I see to myself and what changes others notice, because they tend to be different. The medication I'm taking is the one they also prescribe for those with B.E.D. and with the discussions in the group and a conversation…

Hi team, I'm Courtney, 42, living in the Ottawa valley in Canada. I work a desk job with a split of remote/in-office of 60-40% and the return to the office in-person threw me off kilter more than expected earlier this year. The loss of personal time and the added expense and hassle to commute to an office where I sit in a…

CW 194.6. Gonna see if the scale is friendlier tomorrow, my digestive system isn't processing fast enough these days. Not enough water and fibre. It's definitely not because I'm not sweating it out in this heat!

We were short one sheet of plywood siding to finish the job... Plus, a lady in our community was giving away more rocks so I loaded up another truck full and I will be hauling the majority of those down the 46 steps to the shoreline to fix yet another retaining wall. Eating hasn't been great, but exercise has been over the…

CW 192.0 I made it to all 3 of my exercise events this week. Also had my second ADHD therapy session and she has assigned me time tracking homework. I'm currently breaking the rules of said homework by catching up on posts etc while I should be working. I'm supposed to figure out a planner system that I can use, but that I…

CW 193.0 PW 193.2 Tiny eek of green! I love this. lucky for me I don't need to imagine it. I have been eating healthy foods and moving in ways that make me feel great (with the exception of the occasional wedgie!) I like who I see in the mirror (although she could stand to brush her hair more often). I haven't lost any…

I need advice! I've been working out a storm and playing lots of sports in a lot of fun new workout clothes but I'm having a huge problem finding undies that don't twist and bunch or ride up while doing squats or jumps or just pivoting. I'm not a fan of 'panty lines' so I've been purchasing athletic style thong underwear…

@ashleycarole86 I love reading the step report and am amazed by the total distance comparison you come up with each week. I'm not even a step participant and it's one of my favourite parts of the team, seeing everyone's movement and exercise accomplishments summarized like that. Thank you for that boost!

CW 193.2. slight rebound but that's ok. physical activity is on the rise and my mental state is getting better. I've made appointments with medical and psychological professionals to help me move forward on a diagnosis of ADHD and get a working plan to organize my life and thoughts so I can find my happy again and stop…

@jugar and @EvMakesChanges so sorry for your loss. Sudden leaves so many feelings. Hugs to you both

CW 193.0 PW 194.8 @wishfuljune my scale reacts that way when it's time to change the battery! I also have an exact set place in my bedroom that I put the scale as my floors are also uneven and wobbly leading to inconsistent results if I'm not meticulous to put it back on the same floorboard. So silly! @graceojo999 Welcome…

I've been diving down a rabbithole thinking I have undiagnosed adult ADHD. Lists of symptoms and the experiences of friends recently diagnosed is making me question lots of stuff about myself. It's good in a way to increase my understanding but I'm also mentally using it as a crutch that I can't move past until I get to…