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  • I’m 5’2”, from central B.C., Canada. I’m a working senior (in my 70’s); have retired twice but just felt there was still ‘more’ to my life. Highest wt (Oct 14/24) 179.2 Ultimate goal Wt: 145 Goal this Challenge: 158 Day 22 ~11/17: 177.4 Work was okay but not easy. Seem to be a lot of emotions at play then arrived home to a…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 18
  • Week 3: Day 15 ~11/10: 178.6 No comment other than “unexpected”. Day 16 ~ 11/11: 178.4 Wegovy is being embraced by many in my other support group; not saying if it’s good or bad, just that it’s not for me. I am overweight and therefore a bit shorter of breath than I should be, but I feel I still have a solid foundation to…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 17
  • Hells Bells, forget about losing wt to look good in a swim suit, What about being able to zip up that warm winter coat??? B)
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 17
  • Week 3: Day 15 ~11/10: 178.6 No comment other than “unexpected”. Day 16 ~ 11/11: 178.4 Wegovy is being embraced by many in my other support group; not saying if it’s good or bad, just that it’s not for me. I am overweight and therefore a bit shorter of breath than I should be, but I feel I still have a solid foundation to…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 16
  • Day 8 ~ 11/03: 177 oh oh, haven’t been drinking much water and right foot is hurting. Gout meds settled the pain. Day 9 ~ 11/04: 176.8 Body / joint aches and pains returning for no real reason except total lack of sunlight, rain and much cooler temps. Didn’t get my covid booster so can’t blame it on that. Day 10 ~11/05:…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 9
  • Week 2: Day 8 ~ 11/03: 177 oh oh, haven’t been drinking much water and right foot is hurting. Gout meds settled the pain. Day 9 ~ 11/04: 176.8 Body / joint aches and pains returning for no real reason except total lack of sunlight, rain and much cooler temps. Didn’t get my covid booster so can’t blame it on that. Day 10…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 7
  • I’m 5’2”, from central B.C., Canada. I’m a working senior (in my 70’s); have retired twice but just felt there was still ‘more’ to my life. I’ve experienced a decline in strength and agility over the past 18 months, which I’m determined to recover from. I had to withdraw from a 80km bike ride in July/23 and this continues…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W November 2
  • I’m 5’2”, from central B.C., Canada. I’m a working senior (in my 70’s); have retired twice but just felt there was still ‘more’ to my life. I’ve experienced a decline in strength and agility over the past 18 months, which I’m determined to recover from. I had to withdraw from a 80km bike ride in July/23 and this continues…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W October 31
  • I’m 5’2”, from central B.C., Canada. I’m a working senior (in my 70’s); have retired twice but just felt there was still ‘more’ to my life. I’ve experienced a decline in strength and agility over the past 18 months, which I’m determined to recover from. I had to withdraw from a 80km bike ride in July/23 and this continues…
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W October 27
  • 2 days, Oct 25th: 177 Road trip to Pr George and home ( 7 hrs driving + an hr stopped for construction). Not much else accomplished. Salads plus corn chips and cookies ☹ 1 day, Oct 26th: 176.6! Gained 2.2lbs since July 19th. Over these past 100 days I helped pack a house, traveled to Tx, supported hubby while something…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 26
  • 8 days, Oct 19th: 177.4 Memorial Tea; indulged a bit but also about 50% veggies. Slider burgers for dinner plus wine. Stayed up late. Good company tho. 7 days, Oct 20th: 178.4 Tired ++ after work; dozed about 2 hrs in the afternoon, but then not asleep until midnight. 6 days, Oct 21st: 179 Woke just before 5 ☹ Got thru the…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 24
  • PupOwl: love your habit tracker. Perfect timing. thanks.
    in 100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25 Comment by Lynn__W October 23
  • 10 days, Oct 17th: 176.6 Finished clearing deep freeze and frig freezer. House ready for company. Relaxing visit. Strayed off plan with appys and wine but not horrible. 9 days, Oct 18th: 176.2 Wet snow falling; hubby’s putting on winter tires. Menu set for an “on plan” day. Organizing dips for fruit platter and veggie tray…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 23
  • Carole, so happy I found your challenge; would love to join it. Although I retired five years ago I returned to the workforce a year later, but now work at a Sr Assisted living facility 3 days/week. Wednesdays are the 1st day off of my 4 off so it's I've often considered Wednesday as my Reset / Restart day. For starters, I…
    in *FRESH START!* Weigh-in Wednesdays through New Year's Day, 2025! Comment by Lynn__W October 19
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168); Update: have allowed a 5lb backslide to happen; 10 days until end of challenge so updated Ult Goal would be 175.?…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 18
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168); Update: have allowed a 5lb backslide to happen; 10 days until end of challenge so updated Ult Goal would be 175.?…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 16
  • 26 days, Oct 1st: 176.2 Worked. Did arm free wt 3x15 x3 movements. 25 days, Oct 2nd: 175 Last week’s mindless binge recovery continues. 24 days, Oct 3rd: 176.2 ☹ tired ++; gravitated towards carbs. 23 days, Oct 4th: 175.6 22 days, Oct 5th: 176.4 21 days, Oct 6th: 176.2 20 days, Oct 7th: 177 19 days, Oct 8th: 176 18 days,…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 8
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) 37 days until the end of this challenge. Goal, to be less than 170! 38 days to go, Sept 19th: 175 37 days to go,…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W October 2
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) 37 days until the end of this challenge. Goal, to be less than 170! 38 days to go, Sept 19th: 175 37 days to go,…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 30
  • YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 175.4 YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 160 {Monday weigh-ins are at 5:30 and are brutal; changing to Wednesdays July 1: 175.4 July 3: 173.6 July 10: 173.2 July 17: 173.4 July 24: 173 July 31: 174 July Goal: 168; revised to 171 July Actual: 174 July Loss: down 1.4 August 7:…
    in SUMMER 2024 Weight Loss Challenge (JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER) A Continuation Comment by Lynn__W September 26
  • Carole, so happy I found your challenge; would love to join it. Although I retired five years ago I returned to the workforce a year later, but now work at a Sr Assisted living facility 3 days/week. Wednesdays are the 1st day off of my 4 off so it's I've often considered Wednesday as my Reset / Restart day. I work as a…
    in *FRESH START!* Weigh-in Wednesdays through New Year's Day, 2025! Comment by Lynn__W September 26
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) 37 days until the end of this challenge. Goal, to be less than 170! 38 days to go, Sept 19th: 175 37 days to go,…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 25
  • Changing up my format a bit: Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) 38 days until the end of this challenge. Goal, to be less than 170! 38 days to go, Sept…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 19
  • Good morning. Donna, a friend has what sounds like a similar eye condition ( macular puckering) for which she gets injections every 4 to 6 weeks. Good point about doing our best to avoid diabetes so I def need to get a handle on my weight issues; not a huge gain but am at top end of range and have been holding there for…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 19
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) Week 9: Sept 12: 173.2 Reflecting on how a situation with a miserable resident last Sunday should be handled.…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 18
  • YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 175.4 YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 160 {Monday weigh-ins are at 5:30 and are brutal; changing to Wednesdays July 1: 175.4 July 3: 173.6 July 10: 173.2 July 17: 173.4 July 24: 173 July 31: 174 July Goal: 168; revised to 171 July Actual: 174 July Loss: down 1.4 August 7:…
    in SUMMER 2024 Weight Loss Challenge (JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER) A Continuation Comment by Lynn__W September 12
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4 to 160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) Week 9: Sept 12: 173.2 Reflecting on how a situation with a miserable resident last Sunday should be handled.…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 12
  • Hi. I’m Lynn, 5’probably 1” from B.C., Canada. Just reaching the point where I’m feeling uncomfortable at this weight. Tired of flab and rolls. Committing to journaling except when away on a 5 day trip at the end of August. Challenge Ultimate goal: 174.4  160 (Sept 8th: revised to 168) Week 8: Sept 5th: 176.4 home!! Shoes…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 8
  • YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 175.4 YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 160 {Monday weigh-ins are at 5:30 and are brutal; changing to Wednesdays July 1: 175.4 July 3: 173.6 July 10: 173.2 July 17: 173.4 July 24: 173 July 31: 174 July Goal: 168; revised to 171 July Actual: 174 July Loss: down 1.4 August 7:…
    in SUMMER 2024 Weight Loss Challenge (JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER) A Continuation Comment by Lynn__W September 7
  • Aug 27th: n/a Aug 28th: n/a: Flew from Kelowna, BC to Austin Tx. All went well except mechanical issues on 1st plane so we missed our connection from Vancouver to Denver. Thankfully there was another flight out in a couple of hours. Met ‘my group’, “Babes Everywhere” (a few of us met back in the E-Diets days, then met the…
    in 100 day Challenge July 19 – October 26.24 Comment by Lynn__W September 5
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