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Taking a pass day today--I didn't track calories carefully (probably okay, but I can't be sure) and I was too exhausted from the week to think about a dedicated workout. I ran a lot of errands that involved a lot of walking--but, again, I can't be sure. @lacatgirl those plateaus are the WORST! So disheartening. I've never…

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ I've been eating back my exercise calories this week, which is something I try not to do. But I'm not feeling too bad about it. I'm close enough to my goal weight (3.8 pounds to go!) that I feel like I need to start cutting myself some slack or I won't go the distance. I've been 50…

3 x Yes today, but just barely on calories. My husband decided to make a batch of homemade ice cream today because it's already that time of year in south Texas. Highs in the 90s for the rest of this week! ☀️ I managed to get in 30 minutes of cardio exercise even though I was in no mood. Fortunately, that later helped…

3 x Yes for me today, even with ice cream after dinner. My long walk this afternoon bought me room for dessert!

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Managed to get in a good workout after I finished classes today. Feeling really motivated after yesterday's weigh-in!

Today was a planned pass day--I had all my kids home for Easter brunch, our first gathering in a year! And as if that wasn't enough good news for one day, I stepped on the scale this morning for my weekly weigh-in and discovered I'd lost a full pound (after a week of being stuck on a plateau.) That was all the motivation I…

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Managed to squeeze in a workout this afternoon, then found myself nibbling on a bowl of tortilla chips my husband had sitting out on the counter. Ugh! Mindless eating is my nemesis. Pretty sure I'm still within my calorie budget, but just barely.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Took a very long walk today--but it's the height of oak pollen season, and I'm paying for it tonight! Still happy to have had some time in the sunshine. It does wonders for my mood and motivation. Pass days: 0/3

Yes x 3 for me today. My goals for April are to avoid eating back my exercise calories and continue to lose at least .5 of a pound each week. That rate of progress is just excruciatingly slow, but I know it's the only way to keep the weight off in the long run. The UAC group has helped me stick with this journey longer…

Three ✔️ s for me again today! Looking forward to the clean slate April offers.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ The last meeting of my day was cancelled, so I celebrated by taking that hour to go for a long walk! I'm out of the winner's circle for this month but still trying to finish strong.

Back for month #4. I've found this group wonderfully supportive as I keep moving toward my goals.

Three ✔️ s for me today. Did tons of yardwork and discovered that one of my lemon trees has multiple blossoms--and the other finally has the beginnings of leaves! I was really afraid I'd lost both of them in the February freeze.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Stress eating is a huge pitfall for me. The key is to manage things before I get stressed out (as much as I can, anyway.) I spend some time every Sunday looking at my calendar for the week ahead so I know what I'll be dealing with. Exercise definitely helps keep stress at bay, but I…

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ I think I forgot to check in yesterday, but it was another pass. Mondays and Wednesdays are my long days of work--I need to think about how to exercise more reliably on days like those. (I have no excuse, really, with a stationary bike and dedicated workout room here at home. All I'm…

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Today I noticed that one of my lemon trees has started to blossom. I really thought they'd both be casualties of the Big Freeze in February, so this is very exciting! Spring has definitely sprung. I'm amazed what a difference this makes in my overall mood.

Slightly over on calories and no exercise today, but I made it through the Monday after Spring Break in one piece. 😂 Good enough for me.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Today was a big day. When I stepped on the scale this morning, I saw a smaller number between my toes than I have since 2014. I know the number on the scale is only one way of measuring progress, but it's an important one for me because it means I didn't give up on myself this time. Just…

Three ✔️ s for.me again today. Went for a long walk this morning and noticed how many of the Texas wildflowers are starting to bloom. We're about a month behind schedule, thanks to the Big Freeze last month. @donna25trinity Congratulations on meeting your goal! I know how much hard work that takes. @lesdarts180 Still…

3 ✔️s for me today and yesterday. Lots of yard work with my son while he's home from grad school for Spring Break--I'm putting his muscle to good use when we aren't consumed by March Madness. @lesdarts180 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace, for you and your family.

Exercise ✔️ Lots of yard work! Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ My tracking was not very precise today, but I didn't eat much and feel pretty confident that I'm within budget. (I'm already over on pass days for the month--tracking is just for my own accountability, at this point.)

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Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ My NSV this month is sticking with MFP and this accountability challenge even when I was feel disappointed in myself and ready to give up. Instead, I'm learning to give myself a little grace and start with a clean slate every day.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Relieved to be feeling MUCH better today--and since I received the J & J vaccine, I won't need a second dose. Woo! Sundays are my weigh-in day and I was down .3 of a pound this morning. My goal is .5 per week, but as long as the scale is moving in the right direction (or not moving in…

Well under my calorie budget because yesterday's Covid vaccine has left me feeling pretty crummy today. Woke up with chills and fever in the night (I was shivering so hard, I woke up my husband!) Tylenol helped a lot. I haven't moved much today--just taking it easy and letting my body figure this out.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Got my Covid vaccine today! Feeling well so far, but prepared to feel fluish in the next couple of days. At least I'll be on Spring Break while I deal with whatever symptoms I develop.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Sleep has always been a challenge for me, especially getting to sleep in the first place. Anxiety seems to seek me out in the dark! Meditation exercises help sometimes, since they draw attention to the breath and away from racing thoughts.

Pass day #3 for me today.

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Went for a windy walk after a long day of Zoom meetings. Tomorrow will be even longer. 😬 Definitely looking forward to Spring Break next week!

Exercise ✔️ Calories ✔️ Tracking ✔️ Not feeling particularly well today, but I managed to get in some exercise and easily stayed within my calorie budget. Also, found out my son is scheduled for his Covid vaccine this Friday! First in our family!