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Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. I have been walking more and doing strength training at the gym, so I'm pretty pumped about that. I need to raise my heart rate a bit and get some real cardio in there though. My eating has been ok for the most part, but I still need to get back into the habit of tracking my…

Hello everyone! This week has been a test for sure. My Tuesday and Thursday workout partners were both sick, so I went and walked on the treadmill ON MY OWN. I didn't get my heartrate up too high because they weren't hair washing nights (silly I know, feel free to make fun) but at least I still went. My eating has been…

Hello everyone. I am happy to report that I did three legit workouts last week, and was at the gym last night. My daughter enjoyed working out last week so she is now a member and plans on making me go three days a week. My coworker/friend and I have also scheduled a couple of workout days, so I will be working out four…

Hello everyone! It is lighter longer outside and it really feels like spring is right around the corner. I think my eating is ok most days, but I really need to start logging consistently again. I found myself not eating very much during the day and then eating the wrong things while cooking supper because I am starving by…

Hello all! I am loving the posts! I am doing really well on the food and I am finally recovering from various things that really drug me down last week. I think I'm ready to add in more workouts this week. It's going to be a crazy week but I'm going to get back to walking on my lunch breaks. That is my main goal this week.…

@PatriceFitnessPal girl, I was exhausted after reading that. You've been busy! I completely understand how responsibilities with aging parents get in the way of our own wellness sometimes. But now that both my parents are gone, I can honestly say I would rather have missed the opportunities to workout than the…

@drollings2019 I'm glad to get an update and it seems like everything is going well. There's nothing like an upcoming vacation to raise the spirits and renew motivation, lol. Balance is sooo hard and adulting sucks a lot sometimes. @samathes you know the old saying "the devil's in the details"? It's definitely true with…

Hello @DiamndMnd and @tldomant! We check in here as a group. It's been slow since the holidays, but we are hoping it will pick back up! I typically post a struggle and an achievement to keep things balanced.

Hello everyone! I've been down and out with Covid unfortunately. I was still able to have groceries delivered so my eating wasn't bad, but I think I had 6k steps in 7 days, lol. I am back to work today but I took a flight of stairs and had to recoup for a solid 20 minutes. My weight has been stable, though, so I will…

Hello everyone! I am happy to report that I have been eating so much better lately (as I sit here and eat some peanut butter M&Ms, lol). I obviously will never completely get rid of sweets but I am trying to recognize my emotional eating and go for a mint chocolate chip greek yogurt, or I made chocolate dipped strawberries…

@JustSmitten77 along with adding friends, we TRY to post here to check in every now and then. It's been quiet lately but hopefully it will pick back up. I went to a pilates 1 core class last night for the first time and I really enjoyed it. It was held in a yoga studio so they had props to help keep me from killing myself…

Hello everyone, how is the new year treating you? I went to a yin class (basically long stretch holds) this week and it felt so good. I'm going to try to do more of those since I am starting to feel achy a lot more now, especially after sitting at work most of the day! Other than that, I haven't exercised much and I really…

That's great @drollings2019! A cheeseburger every now and then should be just fine. It's always helpful when you have someone on the same journey as you, to keep you accountable in real life. I did well on Christmas, did a little more snacking last night but not too bad. I could have done better working out, but it is what…

@drollings2019 congrats on killing it over Christmas! I love a good post workout soreness. Other than seeing the scale move, it's the best indicator of success for me. @PatriceFitnessPal vacation during the holidays sounds like a tough situation in which to juggle eating well and exercising! Just one of those things tends…

Hello! How did everyone do over the last week or so? I think I did alright. I didn't log, but I did get my walks in (thanks to unseasonably warm weather). I found that Christmas is still Christmas without eating snacks and crazy amounts of food and desserts. I will admit that I didn't get enough veggies or fruits, but you…

Hello all. Friday was not great, food wise, but saturday and sunday weren't bad. Today was terrible, lol. I need to drink some kombucha and lay off the sugar. I cooked supper at home tonight. I'm still trying, still struggling, but still hopeful. It's a tough time of year. Stay strong people but enjoy the time with people…

@bumpbreakcar thank you for you kind words. I love the Alexis Rose quote!!! That was hilarious and really made my night. Hang in there and stay strong! The thought of only consuming smoothies for two weeks makes me cringe. I love my smoothies, but even one a day can be a little much for me. Comparing yourself to others is…

@PatriceFitnessPal thank you for the kind words. The death wasn't expected and unfortunately I was on vacation with my daughter when he died. I think that's the worst thing about it. I was there when my mom died three years ago, and it was the most beautiful devastation. I thought for sure I would be able to have that with…

@PatriceFitnessPal sorry for being MIA. From mid october until now has been horrible. Long story short, my dad passed away on November 28th. Since then, I've been trying to clean out the house and whatnot. Now that's almost done, I am lost. I now have the time to get the workouts in and make actual meals, but I'm not…

Hello everyone! I've been away from MFP for a bit, mostly because I have had a few very stressful weeks. One of those weeks was an excuse for me to eat fast food for supper just about every evening. I just have the hardest time keeping away from bad food choices when I am that overwhelmed. I do have some good news; I found…

I am on the struggle bus this week, to be completely honest. My goal is to eat decently and to be really self aware of stress eating. I have three retirement parties to go to in the next two days, which means three opportunities to eat ice cream and cake. That will require some will power. I've been keeping with my…

@PatriceFitnessPal just went through a purge to make a workout room (I'm pretty sure). I love purging; my daughter used to get so upset when I would make her pick some of her toys to give away, lol. I love your plan to fix your negative thinking, and I love that your husband is helping!

That's what I have and I love it! Well my birthday came and went and I survived, lol. I even found a frozen meal at kroger that I love. The brand is Purple Carrot and it's just a veggie bowl with a maple chipotle glaze. It's a great thing to have around if you don't feel like cooking veggies with supper, or as a meal for…

@drollings2019 that's great that you are able to workout at home. I have a few things but not motivation to do a complete workout at home. Congratulations on the loss! There's nothing more motivating than seeing results. @PatriceFitnessPal thanks for the info! I need to try that. I don't turn on my oven in the summer and I…

@drollings2019 Yes! If only we didn't have to work, had personal chefs and trainers, lol. We can dream right?! Do you have free weights or some sort of machine at home for strength training? I did ok today food wise. I ate a lot of good things, mostly fruit, but I ate what was easy for supper. I really wish there was a…

@drollings2019 your "small steps" sound great. I also love that you and your husband are working together for meal plans and I really love that your kids are helping out by picking meals. Great support! @PatriceFitnessPal Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed your celebrations. I'm posting early today because the stress has…

@drollings2019 do you have opportunities at work to walk at lunch or walk to the farthest bathroom, park far from the door, take steps instead of elevators? I find that if I make small changes and ease new ones in every so often, I don't lose my mind as often, lol. Big changes all at once seem to set ourselves up for…

@PatriceFitnessPal I feel like we are both going through many similar things. I could probably write a novel in response to your post, lol. Thanks for sharing the struggles as well as the victories! Have you read anything Brene Brown has written or listened to her podcasts? If not, I think you would love her. I went to a…

I am crawling, but at least I'm still moving, right? (maybe, lol). I just love your posts and find motivation and encouragement in them. I just joined a gym, literally two minutes ago. I haven't belonged to a gym in FOREVER. I used to work out with my sisters and hike, but we don't do that anymore so the gym in the…

I have been using collagen for a while but I'm going to phase it out because I am trying to go plant-based. I'm going to use up what I have at home and then try a vegan collagen booster and see how I like that. The most notable difference was in my fingernails. Holy moly, did they grow! I have never, and I mean NEVER, had…