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Hi Everyone! Great points, great suggestions for upcoming challenges - loving it! The weather is not as intense today (thankfully) - just a bit muggy. Today is the last day to get in points for Week 1. Please post or message me your Monday morning weight (7/25) and your points tally from Monday July 18-Sunday July 24.…

The only consistent time I've ever found is to get up early (before they are). That can be tricky because then the furry children hear me & want to go outside, get fed & try to sit on my head while I'm doing crunches... Otherwise, sneaking some in on lunch break at work... or later evening (but evening I often talk myself…

**PLEASE NOTE - THIS CHALLENGE IS FULL AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS - WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY & HOPE TO "CHALLENGE" WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE :) Hi All! wow, what a busy day! I tried to order something quickly from Amazon last night, but the promotion code wasn't working - long time…

FRIDAY CHALLENGE - PICK AN EXERCISE (IE: SQUATS, JUMPING JACKS, LUNGES) AND FIT 50 OF THEM IN AT ANY POINT ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - POST YOUR SUCCESS! If anyone has any ideas for questions/challenges if you can message me, or just throw them out here & we can work our way thru them ... or just post them anytime! :)…

Hi Everyone! Whew - a busy mommy day today! Lots of outdoor stuff (in this crazy heat) but we went to my parents' house from 1-4 to enjoy the AC and take a break from this heat wave. Despite the heat, I was motivated by you all so I did the 30 day shred video (L1) this AM & burned 295 calories (added a couple of exercises…

**PLEASE NOTE - THIS CHALLENGE IS FULL AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS - WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY & HOPE TO "CHALLENGE" WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE :) **Points clarification** - Exercise is the ONLY spot where you can earn "1/2" points, as 30 minutes is a common interval of exercise. I…

Thank you so much for sharing not only your photos, but tips as well. I am in the same boat of "could never run" and hope to be able to one day! Also, I'm a complete Harry Potter addict (my kids & I are gaga for the books, movies, and all things Potter!) Best wishes for what promises to be a very bright future!

Everyone of your victories is a life-changing healthy step!! Thank you for sharing where this hard work gets you - can't wait for it myself!!! Hugs, Amy :)

Ashley - you are such an inspiration!!!!!! Thank you for sharing :)

**PLEASE NOTE - THIS CHALLENGE IS FULL AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS - WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY & HOPE TO "CHALLENGE" WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE :) THURSDAY QUESTION: What are your "go to" snacks to help keep hunger at bay?

Hello fit & fabulous ones! I hope everyone had a wonderful day. Boy this heat is something! After I finish this post, I am heading for my 2nd shower of the day just to cool off. Now being back in the swing of all things "myfitnesspal" I am amazed by something. Tracking my food & exercise - checking in with all of you - I…

**PLEASE NOTE - THIS CHALLENGE IS FULL AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL MEMBERS - WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY & HOPE TO "CHALLENGE" WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE :) Lean Ones.... QUESTION FOR WEDNESDAY: WHAT TYPES OF EXERCISE DO YOU DO? FAVORITE DVD'S, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES... WE MAY GET IDEAS OF NEW…

Hi everyone! Sorry for the late post - it is usually my day home with kids, but I've been swamped at work so I had to go in. I did manage a 30 minute brisk walk at lunch, then while my oldest was at soccer practice I sent youngest to Grandma & Grandpa (middle guy was with Daddy at baseball) - so I had the whole hour to…

Deanna, Pam & rpearce - great job on your points! And yes, half points do count :) littlemount - great work getting your exercise in yesterday!

Good morning lean ones! Wow - I am loving how many points people are getting in! Great work!! As Vanessa asked - sharing daily points is optional - if you could send me your weekly total on weigh-in day I can crown the points King or Queen of the week. I love seeing everyone's points for the day - very inspiring!! I got in…

OMG! I do not know if I could have maintained any sense of calm. I would be freaked by the spiders, bummed that my meal plan was thrown off kilter... not happy! Sounds like you handled things better than I would have!

**THE LEAN BY LABOR DAY CHALLENGE IS FULL** Hello All, Well, I am loving reading everyone's intros! It is so hard though to say "no" to people now that we're full - but I know if I don't the group could get too large, and some needing support could get lost in the shuffle. So, we are officially full - 28 waiting to hear…

****LEAN BY LABOR DAY CHALLENGE CLOSED - FULL ROSTER**** I am loving reading everyone's intros!! Will have more time to respond tonight. Here is our official roster of 28 - we had a few very excited about our amazing group so I had to bump our # up a few. There is one last person who messaged me early this morning that I…

Lean by Labor Day Challenge Group is FULL (25 members, plus 2 for good luck giving us 27 ready to get fit & fab!!!) 1. AmyByExample (Amy) 2. km323 3. Topsking2010 (Top) 4. jenrod1118 5. Pam3 6. indigoangel86 7. Simply_Christine 8. k191073 9. melissa_w 10. becca0211 (Rebecca) 11. asheleymarieC89 (Ashley) 12. sheBB 13.…

Great work Dory!! You are setting a platform for success! :)

Lean by Labor Day Challenge Group is FULL (25 members, plus 1 for good luck giving us 26 ready to get fit & fab!!!) 1. AmyByExample (Amy) 2. km323 3. Topsking2010 (Top) 4. jenrod1118 5. Pam3 6. indigoangel86 7. Simply_Christine 8. k191073 9. melissa_w 10. becca0211 (Rebecca) 11. asheleymarieC89 (Ashley) 12. sheBB 13.…

Here's the updated list - 2 spots remain as of this post.... Lean by Labor Day Challenge Group so far: 1. AmyByExample (Amy) 2. km323 3. Topsking2010 (Top) 4. jenrod1118 5. Pam3 6. indigoangel86 7. Simply_Christine 8. k191073 9. melissa_w 10. becca0211 (Rebecca) 11. asheleymarieC89 (Ashley) 12. sheBB 13. dawnrgrayson 14.…

Good Morning LBLD challengers!! Our group is in the process of forming. To get us started this week, check your "to do" list: 1. Post or message me your starting weight 2. Introduce yourself here to the group 3. Make a quick chart to track your sleep, water, exercise & food (see post #1) 4. You may want to grab a challenge…

Off to fit in my 7-9 hours of sleep. I'll be back on between 6-8AM EST. Sleep well so you can get ready to fire up your challenge muscles all! Woo hoo!!

Lean by Labor Day Challenge Group so far: 1. AmyByExample (Amy) 2. km323 3. Topsking2010 (Top) 4. jenrod1118 5. Pam3 6. indigoangel86 7. Simply_Christine 8. k191073 9. melissa_w 10. becca0211 (Rebecca) 11. asheleymarieC89 (Ashley) 12. sheBB 13. dawnrgrayson 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

I'm Amy, married 37 year old mother of 3 kids (5,7 & 9) and 2 dogs. I squeeze a full time job into part-time hours, and between the house, kids, hubby, etc - have really let myself get lost in the picture. I haven't been on the scale in awhile (so ignore my ticker below) - but I think I'm somewhere in the 208-212 range…

Thank you so much for sharing your story!!! You look younger, happier, healthier & not to mention - gorgeous!! Congratulations!

Hello All! Hope I'm not too late - logged in today for the 1st time in quite awhile hoping I'd find a challenge to help me stay accountable. I'm Amy, Mom of 3 (9,7,5) My CW = 205 Since I had my last baby (5 years ago this coming Sunday) I have gotten down to 178 at least 4 times. Then I lose focus, and I'm back up around…

Hi everyone! I'm sorry I've been so MIA! I've been struggling & trying to get myself back on track. It seems lately that I want to eat everything in sight - I know it's not hunger, but bad habits for stress. I think what knocked me for a loop is: Hubby & I have been on a very tight budget working like crazy to pay off all…

sorry this is so late! 206 this week....