lavalily Member

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My daily activities are on both my computer/watch calendars, and also in my six-ring binder calendar. It's become a habit, so I don't have to remind myself very often.

I go to my gym several times a week to work out, plus I walk with several friends in a local park using my Rollator. My trainer pays attention to what I'm doing at the gym and makes suggestions, even when she's not working with me directly. I will continue doing both of these activities as much as possible.

About 60 years ago, my blood glucose shot up to deadly numbers. Meds didn't phase it, so my doctor said we'd try a "new" method of reducing blood glucose - LC/HF (Low Carb/High Fat). It brought my glucose down almost overnight. By staying on that eating regimen, my blood sugar has remained stable and within normal…

Weight Goal: I've been on maintenance for a long time, and I want to stay there. It's so easy to let myself slip upwards, and that's not healthy for me. I stay where I am for health reasons, which is why I eat LC/HF (Low Carb/High Fat). I started this over 60 years ago on doctor's orders to get my blood sugar down (meds…

I lost about 50 pounds on WW soon after I moved to Hawaii, so about 30 years ago. Now I stay close to the 5% MFP challenge to make sure I don't gain any of it back. I started with this challenge when we were SparkPeople and moved to MFP with them, and I've been here ever since. I like the people, the encouragement from…

Lots of love and prayers for Lynn, that she will get through the healing process quickly and effortlessly! We need her back! Alan will help give her the love and support she needs!

What is your MFP name? lavalily What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Lucy How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I started years ago when we were SparkPeople How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. This will be my 34th 5%…

I'm still here!

@macrat12 I don't tell you every day how much I appreciate your posts with affirmations, history, etc. but I love reading them and I look forward to each one. You put so much of yourself in these posts, and I can't imagine where you get all your information. I'm a recently retired college prof in psychology and women's…

I'm always ready!

@macrat12 Thank you for today's thoughts! I don't tell you every time you post, but I love reading them and honoring whatever day you hold up as special! Thinking about everyone experiencing severe weather - and wishing eventual peace with the least amount of damage. I'm gazing out over my Pacific Ocean that is calm and…

Pre-Challenge Activity #5 is a great one! I've been putting my gym time on my calendar for many years. Not only is it a great reminder, but when someone asks me to go for coffee or lunch, I always check my calendar to make sure I'm available. It's too easy to make a date with someone and ignore the "call of the gym!" That…

@macrat12 I appreciate your daily input on what day we are celebrating as well as your self-affirmations! I do that on my own daily but never thought of sharing it. I think you are not on my team but whenever I see you've sent something, I read it.

I still use my walker/rollator to walk any distance, but gradually (after four years of post-surgical therapy), I am starting to walk 4 or 5 steps without any assistive devices at all. My trainer said the damaged nerve is creating and sending out small nerves to take its place, and that if I continue to improve, I may…

I do better at both 1) keeping the weight off and 2) getting the nutrition I need by staying LCHF (Low Carb/High Fat). I do this with 5 or 6 small meals rather than three big meals. I've done this for many years, so it keeps my blood sugar in the normal range and keeps my weight stable. I'm not a sweet eater, which makes…

Already doing comfortably & joyfully: Staying around 1200 calories per day Working with a trainer once a week Taking daily supplements Smaller portions regularly Eating loads of fresh fruit Eating mostly organic and unprocessed Getting at least 7,000 steps each week (I use a rollator to get around) I get 8-9 hours of sleep…

I can't remember how long ago I reached my weight goal of 150 with Weight Watchers, but I know it was at least 20 years ago. Now I stay in the low 140s. A friend sent me a quote from SparkPeople so I checked it out and joined. I have a "join date" of May 16, 2012, but I don't know if that's when I first joined MFP, or if…

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1. What is your MFP name? Lavalily 2. What is your real name, or what name would you like to be known as? Lucy 3. How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I've been doing these for many years 4. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? Please share some of the "Wins" that keep you coming back. Not sure - many! 5. What…

Only the Tenacious Gr8ters for me!

What do you like to be called? Lucy How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? I've been taking part since the early years on SparkPeople. How many 5% Challenges have you completed? I think this makes 32, plus IBCs What do you like to do for fun? Write, read, sing, work with my orchids What major city do you live in or…

Please keep me on this team as a leader.

I have company this week, so I'm going to be MIA most of the time. They are friends from over 50 years ago - came to celebrate my 90th birthday!

Since I grew up in the Midwest, I remember what autumn is like. It was probably my favorite season when I lived where we had four seasons. Now it's always the same (which I love even more), but I still remember as a child, walking into the woods for a picnic on my birthday with my parents. So I may sit at the ocean's edge…

What do you like to be called? Lucy How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? It’s been so long ago, I forget! How many 5% Challenges have you done? I think 30 plus the IBCs. What do you like to do for fun? Mostly write, but also gardening, reading, singing in a community chorus, travel What major city do you live in or…

Yes, please - and put me to work wherever you need me!

I forget about posting on the general 5% group and mostly concentrate on my own 5% team. But I have friends in other teams, so (waving at them) I want to remember to post here, too. I'm sitting here at my computer, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and a sky with only a few scattered clouds. I only heard the local…

I work with a trainer at her gym and I go in to work out at least three times a week. I get in a few walks, although I use a walker to get around due to nerve damage in my left leg. Mostly I keep in fairly good physical condition by going to the gym and eating properly. At home, I have (and use) weights, stretch bands, and…

I generally follow a low carb/moderate protein/moderate fat diet. I've been on this kind of diet for years and it's the reason I've stayed around my goal weight for at least 15 years. My 5% Challenge Diet Commitment is the same as always - to stay within 4 pounds of my goal weight.