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Day 2 already! Yesterday I did indeed use HaCee's idea of distraction - I got out my old Nordic track (after over 3 years😁). I did 20 minutes since the weather kept me inside. I thought I'd be sore but not so much. I feel it but not too badly. Diet wise I did well. I didn't eat until 10 am or so and stopped after 6. So 8…

Update: Thwarted already 😊. But only slightly. I began my walk at a good clip but then joined a neighbor and her dog. So I did do a bit more than 2 miles but at a slower speed. I don't mind - it's all good. The weather isn't cooperating for yardwork so I'll get straight to finding a good beginning weight training plan.…

I'm in the same boat. This year I feel very motivated but started the year with the end of a cold. I'm better this morning so I'm going to make it my official New Year of fixing some bad patterns. It seems every time I quit trying and then come back I've put on another 5 pounds. So for me, I have to strike while the iron…

I'm just getting back. I'm 56 with nearly the same goal as you - about 12 pounds. I got a new pup so my walking has really increased the past week - 4 to 7 miles a day. It's motivated me to get back to exercise and cleaner eating. I don't know what macro counting is. I'd like to start meal prepping. I have no children but…

SW - 13 pounds to lose (139.2) 19-11 - 137.4 26-11 - 140.2 Ugh. Hopefully retaining water. 03-12 - 138.6 10-12 - 137.6 17-12 24-12 GW - Ready to maintain! Things are looking up! My real pitfall is snacking. When I avoid it I lose when I indulge I gain. This week I've been having large lunches to stave off snacking.…

I guess it wasn't all water. It's okay though. I had a Christmas party Saturday and a dinner out Thursday evening so any loss is a welcome sight!

Congrats Fitforevermore - I think you're gonna make it! Keep up the great work!

Didn't update last Monday - too disappointed 😊 But, now I'm back on track and avoiding my pitfalls. SW - 13 pounds to lose 19-11 - 137.4 26-11 - 140.2 Ugh. Hopefully retaining water. 03-12 10-12 17-12 24-12 GW - Ready to maintain!

Forgot to post yesterday. Not quite on track but good enough. SW - 13 pounds to lose 19-11 - 137.4 26-11 03-12 10-12 17-12 24-12 GW - Ready to maintain!

Yesterday was the first day I logged all of my calories since the challenge began.😶But the weather is great and I have that "inspired" feeling. Sometimes I just have to wait for that spark but I think I've got it now! Almost weigh in day, maybe that was the push I needed. Best of feelings to everyone else today too!

Okay, first day! I've already had a protein shake for breakfast. It's raining here so I can't do my 3 mile walk. My downfall is snacking between meals so that's what I'm working on today. I find planning my meals ahead of time helps since I can focus on the next meal instead of staving off hunger. Today I'm having a tuna…

This is exactly what I needed! Just got back from an 11 day cruise with all sorts of delicious food and dessert options at every meal. Left shore at 8 pounds to lose now at 13! So count me in. SW - 13 pounds to lose 19-11 26-11 03-12 10-12 17-12 24-12 GW - Ready to maintain!

Not as bad as I thought it would be. Two nights eating out. One at a pizza/pasta place. Bad news for my calorie control! I've got better plans this week. I'm not giving up. Sep 25: 129.8 Oct 02: 129.0 Oct 09: 126.2 Oct 16: 127.0 Oct 23:

I was really looking forward to seeing the scale this morning. I ate my normal breakfast, a big healthy lunch then soup for supper most nights last week. I think that really helped me. I still snacked between lunch and supper but kept to fruit, nuts, or under 150 calorie snacks. A couple of nights we had a cheese and fruit…

I'm so sorry about your mother. I'm glad she is stable.

Great work so far everyone! Inspiring. My own weigh in was a little disappointing but not unexpected. Sep 25: 129.8 Oct 02: 129.0 Oct 09: Oct 16: Oct 23: At least it's in the right direction! I slipped up on two days by eating too much in the evening. I feel like I can avoid that and make better meal choices.

Thanks Energyseeker! I feel very good. I did a little jog this morning before my walk. I've had an idea to challenge myself within this challenge. I am not currently exercising. So, today I will do one exercise, the plank. Tomorrow I will take off then Friday I'll do the plank and one more exercise. If I keep that up, I…

I sort of blew it yesterday afternoon so today I am trying to balance it out. I had a protein shake for breakfast, a ham roll up, brown rice and steamed veggies for lunch, then a light dinner of grilled chicken, apple slices and grapes. I feel good. Tomorrow I plan to start with a jog before walking with my friends. Mainly…

I'm trying a version of the induction phase of Dr. Ian Smith's 4-Day diet. I won't do the limiting coffee to only two cups part - for me that's a recipe to make me drop the whole thing!

I'm ready! Sept. 25:. 129.2

Ha! Thanks Joni! I already messed up during the first week because I didn't realize the total body was on the same disc as speed. I got to Friday, then read the booklet. I ended up doing total body yesterday. I'm sort of glad it worked that way. I was a little sore today so it is nice having the stretch day and then a day…

You're right, the arms are much of the problem. That and the speed of switching directions. Today, Day 3, ab intervals, was the first one I've had to modify the modifications. I could do everything, just not for the entire time for each exercise. I guess that tells me where I'm weakest! I started sweating early today. But…

Alpha cardio, day 1, done! Not as tough as I thought. Of course, I'm doing the modifications. I feel good. How long does it take the average person to progress to the full versions? Until this, I just walked about five miles daily and did a little kayaking and cycling. Nothing very rigorous.

I'm planning to start for the first time tomorrow. I did preview the first alpha cardio disc today just to gauge whether I will be able to do this. I think I can with the modifications!

Good for you! I had a similar goal to yours. I eat far too many processed carbohydrates. I tried this "de-tox" to help me get my carb habit under control. I always find if I can just stop for a couple of days, the cravings for those particular food types subside. I've been following this plan for two days now. I am…

For an afternoon 'at-work' snack, I like two boiled eggs with hummus in place of the yolk. There are so many flavors of hummus these days that it's not boring to have it often. Also, it keeps me feeling full long enough to fix a healthy dinner when I get home instead of carbing out. Another easy one is sliced apple with…

#34 Winnie There must be something in the air. I've also had a terrifically busy week. First my man had an eye emergency that sent us to the doctor three days including one out of state. Then he had his rotator cuff surgery for a full tear that was also out of town. I've barely been home at all. I did, however lose a…

That sounds like a good plan Chickadee. I'm going for 7 days of cardio and 4 days of strength. If the weather holds, I'm going to double my time on cardio each day by adding kayaking in the afternoon. Three more weeks - if I really buckle down, I could get close to my goal. With all your work hours on top of keeping the…

# 34 Winnie, checking in again: Water: 7/7 Cardio: 5/7 Strength: 1/7 Finally got to the store to weigh in today - Weight: 130 lbs

#34 - I'm ba-ack! I haven't even been logging in for about a week. Last time I weighed, maybe two weeks ago, I was up to 136! Tied for my all time high. I was so disappointed in myself. Anyhow, since Friday I have gotten my eatting back under control. I've also gotten back to cardio. So, today I will try the strength…