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Hello everyone, So, no alcohol at all over the weekend (stayed home both days) and I don't plan on having any today or New Year's Eve either. January 1 will be my "official" day one (hopefully, for GOOD!) and I will resume counting days at that time, if only for the first year. I hope to lose 10-12 lbs. by Spring. If I…

Hello everyone, Welcome to our newest members @kristawatkins52 and @sandpiper2014! It sounds like everyone has worthy and achievable, realistic goals for this challenge and beyond. I can relate to feeling bloated and tired when I'm not on track with my wellness goals. @sandpiper2014, my plans are closely aligned with…

Hi everyone, We're in the home stretch to finishing up 2024! @iLive2Walk, thank you so much for sharing your 2024 recap and the before/after photos! Amazing! I like your other goals as well. I would also like to get better organized at home and read more. (I will also weigh in weekly, rather than daily.) February 29, 2008…

Hi, @abp1025! All are welcome here! I agree that consistency with food tracking and regular activity are key to success! We can do this!

Yay! More new members! Welcome all!💖

Hello, @tinaka2016! Welcome! I would also like to lose 10-14 lbs. by spring. We can do this! Welcome also to @019sunflower!🌻 We are a highly motivated group. Here's to all of us feeling better in 2025!

Hi @iLive2Walk, I plan to report daily calories and activity on my favorite boards to keep in touch with MFP friends and to be more accountable. I like Jill's idea of intentional movement for at least 20 minutes per day. I think I should be able to do that! Best wishes! 💖 Carole

Hi Jill @jm216, Congratulations on your upcoming, 30-year anniversary! That's amazing! It's also impressive that you're able to lose weight over this festive season! I'm in Massachusetts (Boston metropolitan area), age 66, divorced since 1988 with one son, aged 41. He's been married over 4 years. No grandchildren. (His…

Hi @globalhiker, I think you're right. Rachel says she is very affectionate and sleeps on her feet. She sent a video of her sleeping in her baby daughter, Olive's crib. The baby is drinking from a bottle and the cat is making sucking movements with her mouth as though she's drinking too! It's precious!💞 I had two cats who…

February 29, 2008 - 217 (All-time highest weight before I joined) Goal Range - 132-140 December Starting Weight - 152.2 December Goal - 155 (or less) 12/01 - 152.2 12/02 - 153.2 12/03 - 153.6 12/04 - 154.6 12/05 - 154.6 (No change!) 12/06 - 153.8 12/07 - 153.8 (No change) 12/08 - 153.6 12/09 - Skipped 12/10 - Skipped 12/11…

This was where I first found out about her:

She's rather small, compared to my former cats. Here's a picture of her in Rachel's window:

Hello everyone, I really appreciate reading all of your very inspiring and encouraging posts! I did not drink any alcohol yesterday and will also be staying in today; so I will be alcohol-free today as well. I also pledge to remain AF in the remaining days of 2024 and beyond; so it will definitely be a "Dry January" for…

Welcome, newest members! Only 3 more days to go! @acbeechie, I also plan to log food and activity daily, as well as water intake. I will also report daily steps and any planned activity sessions, like exercise videos, workout walks, etc. @mazzeryamaryliss, Congratulations on losing 62 pounds this year already! I would like…

Dear @danifo0811, Welcome! You are very strong, overcoming so many challenges. Glad you are joining on this journey! Sending very best wishes!💞

Dear @myhands4god3982, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been sick at such a special time of year. Praying that you feel much better, very soon! 🙏💗 I hope that you get to ring in the New Year feeling well again! 🌟

Welcome aboard, @chrisanderson2126! Happy belated birthday! 🎉 (50 is a great milestone!) I've got plans to build some sustainable, healthy habits as well, including quitting ALL consumption of alcoholic beverages and getting back into regular activity, at least three times per week. Just a few days until 2025! I'm starting…

Hi Donna @deepwoodslady, Nice job on keeping things manageable! Have a great time with your family!💞

Hi everyone, In these final days of 2024, I'm finding it very challenging to keep my weight steady with my occasional overindulging in all the festivities; however, I'm going to be extra careful leading up to our challenge kickoff, starting NOW! My weight is currently 154.8. I'm hoping to weigh 154 or less by January 1st…

27 February 29, 2008 - 217 (All-time highest weight before I joined) Goal Range - 132-140 December Starting Weight - 152.2 December Goal - 155 (or less) 12/01 - 152.2 12/02 - 153.2 12/03 - 153.6 12/04 - 154.6 12/05 - 154.6 (No change!) 12/06 - 153.8 12/07 - 153.8 (No change) 12/08 - 153.6 12/09 - Skipped 12/10 - Skipped…

Hi everyone, How apropos! My "Sober Time" app includes a daily, inspiring message. Today's message was this: "If you fell down yesterday, stand up today." - Sober Time's message for December 28, 2024. I am chagrined to admit that last night after work I went to a favorite haunt and had a "Gin Martini with Sidecar" (two…

Hi Donna, @deepwoodslady , Festive Greetings of the Season! I'm so glad you joined the new challenge for countdown to Spring! I will post my final weight for this challenge on Wednesday (which will be the first weight for our new challenge). I will clear my bookmark at the end of next week. I'm not sure whether I can…

@Bemybestby60, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you too! I'm so glad you joined the new challenge for countdown to Spring! I will post my final weight for this challenge on Wednesday (which will be the first weight for our new challenge). I will clear my bookmark at the end of next week. I'm not sure whether I can…

February 29, 2008 - 217 (All-time highest weight before I joined) Goal Range - 132-140 December Starting Weight - 152.2 December Goal - 155 (or less) 12/01 - 152.2 12/02 - 153.2 12/03 - 153.6 12/04 - 154.6 12/05 - 154.6 (No change!) 12/06 - 153.8 12/07 - 153.8 (No change) 12/08 - 153.6 12/09 - Skipped 12/10 - Skipped 12/11…

Hi everyone, We're getting new members every day! This is GREAT! Welcome to all of you! Many of us have had so many challenges over this past year and we are aspiring to some pretty lofty goals for the next one, but if we all hang in there and support each other, I'm sure we can achieve them! Have a wonderful weekend!…

Hi, everyone, I've been overindulging with eating over the holidays as well, but I am back on track now. I don't have any plans for NYE; so I don't expect to go overboard. 12/26/24: 002 days AF Wow, @globalhiker, that's pretty exciting you're so close to four months! @sunnydays930, I'm really looking forward to the New…

Hi everyone, I hope everyone had a great day yesterday. Back on track, effective NOW. I already took off one pound of my regained, holiday weight. Dear Darlene @iLive2Walk, I hope you feel much better, very soon! Best wishes!🌟 February 29, 2008 - 217 (All-time highest weight before I joined) Goal Range - 132-140 December…

Welcome to all of our new members! I'm so happy that all of you are joining us! Looking forward to our kickoff date. I'm planning to be extra careful this week so I can (hopefully) start 2025 a few pounds lighter. I have already taken off one pound of my regained holiday weight. I need to track faithfully and to…

Hi everyone, I hope enjoyed a wonderful holiday yesterday. I am back at work today and ready for a fresh start! I already got rid of 1 pound of my regained weight. I plan to be extra careful in the final days of 2024 so I can kick off 2025 (hopefully) a few pounds lighter than I am today. 12/25/24: 001 day AF Have a great…

Hi everyone, I hope you had a great day. My holiday weight gain looks like a little over 5 lbs. A total gain over the last couple of weeks. I'm hoping to get down to 155 or less by the challenge kickoff date. This morning the scale.said 157.6, but some of that might be temporary water weight gain due to high sodium meals.…