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@Dianedoessmiles1 - I have not had lobster in a very long time. Your picture makes me want some @Kurtize - your dog looks like I feel today. Time to call it a day Have a Great and Healthy Day!!! Gretl

@HealthyBarb1 @Ceriusly1 I cannot find the links to ShapeShifters Summer Chat I cannot find the link to record the beginning weigh in. I did sign up for ShapeShifters I did all the prelim activities. Did I miss an invite. I do not see one anywhere. I think I found the Week 1 Discussion to post the daily activity. Not sure…

Ready to Go Have a Great and Healthy Day!!!

I have added the commitments to my calendar. I like to track on a paper monthly calendar. I can look quickly and track both the weight loss for the week and for the challenge to date. Knowing I will record the progress for the week keeps me centered…but if I have a bad week…the challenge to date loss helps me remember that…

Thank you for the work on the challenge. Looks like fun.

Moving throughout the day is the best exercise. I will walk every morning with some time for strength exercise sets like push ups, squats, balances, interspersed within the walk. During the work week…take a short morning and afternoon break when I will walk a little and do some desk exercises and stretches. Walk after…

PLAN - Time Restricted Keto diet. I do so much better when I avoid all grains and eat low carb, high protein with moderate fat. Lunch is a large salad with a protein (Chicken, Fish, Shrimp, or Eggs) No Croutons, sometimes some nuts and cheese. Often a small cup of cottage cheese for dessert. Dinner is a protein and two…

1. Weight Goal: Lose 5% of my body weight in 8 weeks 2. Fitness Goal: Be active through the day. Walk every morning. Add some pushups, squats, and balance sets during the walk. Take a morning or afternoon break. Walk a few minutes and do some desk exercises. Take a short walk at lunch time. Walk again in the evening and…

My 5% Journey Destination: I have been struggling for months. I was focused for more than a year and lost 60 pounds…but as I approached my goal, I struggled. I sabotaged myself. Stopped doing what worked consistently. I have been cycling up and down in a 15 pound range. I will focus on consistent healthy habits to lose 5%…

What is your MFP name? 130StrongerEachYear What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Gretl How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? on MFP…been a participant for several years How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. I have…

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I would like to be a Shapeshifter please

Lose 6 pounds this challenge Eat healthy, non-processed foods. Complete 30 min of exercise every morning.

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I am ready to go. Even tweaked my macros a little to have higher protein, higher carbs, and lower fats. I will see if this makes a difference this challenge. Have a Great and Healthy Day!!! Gretl

I will be traveling for one week of this challenge…so I will have to focus carefully that week…But I have 30 minutes blocked off every morning when I am not traveling to get my exercise done. My trip is to go visit my daughter, son-in-love, and two grandkids…so I hope to have lost of time to walk and get activity in. I…

Consistency will be my focus for this challenge. I have a base plan of walking for 30 minutes every other day and doing a strength and stretching routine every other day. I did purchase a treadmill to use at home so I can get my walking in even on stormy days. If I do this consistently it works and gives me energy for the…

For me Intermittent fasting where I eat two meals a day…one around Noon and the second before 6PM. I have found every time I read guidance that talks about eating breakfast and I try it…I feel hungry all day. When I stick with the 18 hour fast and 6 hour window to eat two meals…I am not hungry. I have been shifting my…

Your FIRST Countdown Activity: Decide Where You Want To Go On Your Journey / 5% Challenge Spring 2025: I spent more than a year losing 60 pounds…then gained 10 pounds back…I have been cycling those 10 pounds up and down and up again for too long. Time to focus and really get past this point. Have a Great and Healthy Day!!!

Thank you for all your thoughtful work. Much appreciated

Please copy these questions to your post in the comments. 1. What is your MFP name? 130StrongerEachYear 2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Gretl 3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Don't remember 4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that…

@ceriusly1 @Dianedoessmiles1 @hicim705 @ladyluk1 Thank you for the great theme for Spring. Celebrate Your Life, Celebrate Come On. Very Encouraging Have a Great and Healthy Day!!!

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I did not see the info about sign up I would like to be with shape shifters...but if it is closed then any team will be good. Have a Great and Healthy Day!!! Gretl

Thank you for the countdown activities. I am ready. I did find some new advice that I have added to my weekly calendar - Don't be perfect, Focus on doing what I can do.

I have a habit tracker. I think it will help me do the posting most days.

I took my measurements and I am recording in MFP

I need to be more mindful when eating. I am going to try to stop and pray before and after each meal. Just a minute or two before I start eating and when I finish may help me be more present while I am eating. I want to see if this makes a difference.

Do something active every day. Either walk or do a strength routine. There are some stretching movements most days.