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@TeresaW2024 - up next is probably 21 Day Fix extreme. Do you do structured workout programs? My bingo goals for 2025 include completing 2 structured programs and I figure two 3-week ones are better than nothing LOL. I’ll see what happens after those. I want to be consistent with strength training. @trooworld - I hope the…

Username: AprilRaineyBattle PW: 166.2 CW: 164

@TeresaW2024 I’ve set a goal to just not have cookies at all for now. At least until I have been at goal/maintenance for a while and can try them again as a treat every once in a while only. Being at home with no kids makes it easy enough as they are not my husband’s go-to. When he does get them, he will get some with…

@Katmary71 – peanut butter cookies are my favorite (because peanut butter is my favorite). There is an Olde English style bakery about a 20 minute drive away from me that sells fantastic ones. But I will order two and only get two. Then the next day I will fixate and want more and try to hold out until getting them from…

@Cornanda – Wow I never thought to check to see if a pistachio was truly a nut. That was some really helpful information - Thank you. @micaroo4 - At least I know I am not alone. I just hope it similar to your experience in that I won’t have to give up certain stuff forever. Oh my! That is so cold! How often do you see…

Way to go team! Those weight loss numbers look great! I have less than 2 weeks left for the Whole30 elimination phase. I had a pretty strong reaction to pistachios last night and I was pretty bummed about it. Some of the foods I have loved for so long have begun to cause gastric/allergy problems and I feel like my little…

Username: AprilRaineyBattle Weigh-in day: Mondays PW: 167.2 CW: 166.2

@trooworld the date creamer was actually pretty good. Just wasn’t what I wanted. I think I am beginning to prefer the unsweetened coffee. Congratulations on the loss! @TeresaW2024 So sorry to hear about your dog and your niece. I will say a prayer for both, I really hope it works out. @morenin Shoveling is definitely a…

@AnAbsoluteDiva functional/practical movement in lieu of or addition to exercise is so smart. I like the idea of intentionally moving more doing everyday things. I am starting to desire sweetener less and less these days. Copying an idea I saw on a Reddit post, I made a coffee creamer with dates and almond milk in the…

@Katmary71 I did yellow split peas with onion, carrots, and then kale mixed in at the end. I eat them with sliced tomato and sliced radishes on the side. I don’t know why I favor this combo so much but its one of my happy healthy meals. I do use cinnamon in my coffee as well as nut pods creamer. Those have made a big…

AprilRaineyBattle Weigh In Day: Monday PW (Previous Weight): 167.4 CW (Current Weight): 167.2

@trooworld OMGee. I love birds – they are my favorite animals. Thanks for sharing the pics, sounds like a great time. @TeresaW2024 Are you doing no sugar including naturally sweet foods/fruit? Or just added sugars? You may have said somewhere and I missed it. It has been the toughest not to add any kind of sweetener to my…

Happy Sunday! Its been a super busy day today. I did a 2-hour workout at home because I was practicing some advanced step aerobics moves with my husband and then did the 21 Day Fix upper body workout. Forgetting that I was meeting the kids to go to an interactive game room with lots of jumping, running and moving. I ended…

Hey everybody! It's cold and snowy where I am in Alabama today and the weather has me sleepy and wanting to bury myself under the covers. I finished 1 week of Whole30-ish as of yesterday and feeling pretty good. It's not been as bad as I thought it would be and I don't miss certain foods as much as I thought I would. Does…

I am hoping to join in to more conversation. It's been a long time since I have used this type format and it was so weird and confusing on my phone. I broke out the laptop and I think it's a bit more user friendly. :)

AprilRaineyBattle Weigh In Day: Monday PW (Previous Weight): 175.2 CW (Current Weight): 167.4

@vegan4lyfe2012 The bingo card is pretty primitive LOL.

Do you set goals for the year? If so, how do you keep track of them? This year I am doing a Bingo Goals card for January and then another for the 2025 year as a whole. I have a list of non-food related rewards (like a pair of my favorite socks, sports massage, new leggings, etc) for when I make Bingo. I'm actually excited…

Long Term Goals 1. Figure out if/what foods are causing my auto immune issues. 2. Lose 20 lbs or enough inches to get back into my size 6/8s and then actually work on maintenance. 3. Develop a better sleep routine. Short Term Goals: 1. Complete a modified version of Whole30 2. Complete a circuit training program like ones…

@Katmary71 Monday is the right day and today's as good a day as any AprilRaineyBattle Weigh In Day: Monday PW (Previous Weight): 178 CW (Current Weight): 175.2

Hi everyone! I am a 45 year old empty nester 🥳 in Alabama. I work a full time desk job, teach step aerobics twice a week, and help my chef husband on occasion with large catering jobs. I am always on the move so I know all to well that I cannot out-train a bad diet. Holidays and a trip to Nashville (just got back today)…

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Ritz bits peanut butter crackers. Whole box might not last a day.

I wouldn't mind some new friends, most of mine are no longer active....Im a Fitbit user and I start T25 on Monday. Anyone can add me

Well done! Keep up the good work!

Just got mine today...transitioning from Bodymedia to Fitbit but so far so good. Looking for friends for challenges and motivation. www.fitbit.com/user/3D7VWQ

I lost a total of 4 lbs when I did 30 day shred. (Scale went up and down the whole time) But I also dropped like 2 clothing sizes. When people ask, I ALWAYS recommend it since that is the workout that did the most in terms of body change for me in a short amount of time. Day 6 of T25 right now so maybe that will change..

I'm also from Alabama. :-)

Wow, while not exact this is VERY similar to my story (I lost the weight after I got married)...I actually lost 68 and feel bad that I have gained back almost 40. My kids started getting involved in sports and it took all of my time. As I started gaining back I kept telling myself I would start again "Monday" but would…

Bump--awesome info!