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@frankwbrown I'd like to do the Sept step challenge. According to my fitbit I average 4250/day. My goal is an ambitious 6000/day. Do I record steps here?

My favorite black beans and rice recipe. Cuban Black Beans Recipe

My wife and I rotate cooking on a weekly basis. I often use dinner recipes from eatingwell.com either old ones that I have stashed or something new when I feel like. I look for healthy and start to finish cook time of 45 minutes or less. If there's a lot of veggie chopping like in stir fries it seems to take me longer.…

@lauren_989 Thanks for placing me in the best team! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️🏋🏼‍♀️✔️

mfp name Lulabelbo Wegh in day: Saturday Current weight: 153.5 Highest weight: 165 Preferred team: The team with the best results

Spanx - for the illusion. All the above for perminent loss.

I'm making this, but not sure about rhe roasted chickpeas.

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@nossmf you're right. I do want to keep program to about 1/2 hour. Anyway,I'm set and ready to try out 1st week program tomorrow and may have to adjust workouts.

@nossmf Hey Thanks for taking the time to put this workout together for me. I was just planning it myself and our programs are pretty similar but different. Upper body - I never did pull aparts. I'll give them a try. And I would add abs on this day - something like planks or palloff press. I had biceps and triceps on my…

@nossmf Thanks for taking the time to help. I'm using dumbells at home. 3,5,8,10 lbs and 5 lb ankle weight that I think I can add on my arms for resistance. Also resistance loops and bands. I used gym weight machines in my younger days and started on free weights at the gym but was too intimidated to keep up. Right now I'm…

I have my cardio set 3-4 days/week at least 30 min per workout. This is what I'm doing now going up to 60+ minutes at least once/week. I plan on increasing this by adding pole/nordic walking (which is also a great upper body workout) for 20 min/day. My weight lifting is kind of haphazard. I'm looking for a lifting program…

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What is your MFP name? Lulabelbo 2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Carol 3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? Initially through mfp but iI've been in 5 5% challenges 4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. 5 It…

Mission Slimpossible please

Seniorshape fitness on youtube. Its not just for us elder exercisers. https://youtu.be/uR5fZf3F9a0?si=XxtzvVe-b3RoHdxI

Beautiful!

@sweetpeasmom55 I wish I would have had your good sense when I took a supervisors job to get more money before I retired. Worst mistake in my life…well, at least in my working life.

What do you like to be called? On MFP I like lulabelbo, otherwise Carol. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I‘ve been in previous challenges. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? First one was Jan 2024. I did all 4 in 2024. What do you like to do for fun? I like exercising with seniorshape fitness videos,…

I am reqesting fit force this go round.

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Raisin bran, berries, apples, carrots, veggies, oatmeal, whole wheat bread and pasta. I thought it was pretty easy.

@ceriusly1 Thank you. You are the best. @Yiche912 Thank you for accapting me. Looking forward to the callenge.

@ceriusly1 i messaged you yesterday whenI got back from my cruise. Hope this isn’t redundant. I’d love a new invitariin.

The LTGL that was so helpful to me and that I still mostly practice is Hara Hatchi Bo (sommething like that). Its like a mindfulness eating practice, placing your fork down between bites, and stopping when you’re about 80% full. I find I slow down when I’m eating like this and chew more. I attribute this to my experiencing…

Hope its ok to post this here. This group keeps me accountable and is fun so I thought maybe some would like to look into it. I started the 5% challenge winter 2024 at 161 lbs.and just reached 152.9. I never reached the 5% during the 10 weeks but was able to stay motivated and accountable for the year. Not taking anything…

Any team please

What do you like to be called? For the challenge I like to use lulabelbl How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I think my first was winter 2024 How many 5% Challenges have you done? 3 What do you like to do for fun? I like to try out new places for weekend brunch, movies in theaters and streaming, going to plays and…