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Same for me. First thing Friday mornings, and only because that happened to be the first day I weighed myself, too. I hadn't thought about how different days might affect or motivate me differently. I keep the scale tucked away under some shelves for all but 5 minutes a week! The little monster has too much power over my…

Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your journey with such care and insight. You've accomplished so much, and I'm so very happy for you. Well done, and good luck in whatever challenges you tackle next!

I walked for 385 minutes this week. I wanted to thank you again, Jaymoo. This challenge has really had a big impact on me. I live in a great spot for walking; most of my errands can be run within a mile of where I live and the weather is beautiful. Nevertheless, before this challenge I drove for most of those little tasks,…

445 minutes! Almost all of it was really slow walking, but I did at least 30 minutes every day. I can't believe I averaged more than an hour a day! Hooray for Jaymoo's July Challenge!

They're also delicious in chilled summer soups. (I know some people don't like the idea of cold soups, but you asked for "different" ways to use them, and I haven't seen summer soups mentioned!) Here's a super-simple recipe for a gazpacho-type soup with avocado: 3 large cloves garlic 2 T chopped fresh Jalapeno pepper 1.5…

Thanks to everyone who posted, particularly those who mentioned the Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds! I picked some up yesterday and I ADORE them. :smile:

Just wanted to thank everyone who has shared here. :flowerforyou:

Well done! What a great week! I'm happy for you. I'm especially impressed that, given the "all or nothing thinking" you struggle with, you managed to take some of the ups and downs of this process in your stride and keep going strong. Kudos! :happy:

Accidental double post and no way to delete one! :embarassed:

Starting weight 168. I walked for 30 minutes 3x this past week, and I'm ready to challenge myself to do that every day!

If it makes you feel any better, I haven't even CONSIDERED posting a picture of myself here. Today I finally took a couple of pictures of myself, just so I will have them (for myself) to hopefully see progress and to keep myself motivated. I've been on MFP for 3 weeks and it took me that much time to work up the nerve to…

I think it comes from bumping a thread (topic) back up to the top of a list of threads. When a topic is the first one in its respective forum, or on the first page of its forum, more people who are browsing will come across it. "Bumping" a thread on MFP also adds it to your own list of "My Topics" so it's easier to return…

I don't think I can really add anything helpful to clydethecat's lovely post. I'm new to MFP (and to this group, which I only discovered today) and I'm trying to figure out how to handle my meetings with THE DREADED SCALE :tongue: . I've been feeling pretty motivated and encouraged by MFP and the food and exercise choices…

Hahahaha, I am ABSOLUTELY telling myself this the next time I feel self-conscious about going somewhere alone. To the OP, I'm glad you went and that you enjoyed your day!

I'm assuming HW = highest weight, SW = starting, CW = current, GW = goal and perhaps UGW = ultimate goal weight. I'm not completely sure. I'm new here also. I was pretty pleased with myself when I figured out that NSV = non-scale victory. :tongue: I'm 5'2.5" HW/SW = 177 lbs CW = 169 lbs GW = 123 lbs (maybe? I picked that…

So considerate of you to plan a vegetarian option! Just wanted to add that you can grill the veggie option wrapped in or sitting on aluminum foil, if that's easier for you than keeping part of the grill meat-free. :smile:

I've never set foot in a gym. They seem really intimidating. If they were filled with people working out with their pets, parrots or other furry/scaled/feathered friends, I bet I'd have a membership and go all the time. :laugh:

Two fellow lefties have mentioned guitar, and both play right-handed. I'd really love to learn to play someday, and have even considered getting myself a loaner or rental and a few lessons as a reward for continued dedication to health and fitness. The issue of whether to try to learn left or right handed is a stumbling…

CONGRATULATIONS! Also, "running up it like it was poofy clouds" made me laugh. Well done, truly. Thanks for sharing the accomplishment, and the beautiful photographs!

Thanks, and Happy Birthday to you too! :happy:

Wow, the difference is astonishing! Well done!

I probably won't hit 10 pounds for the month, but I'll be close! A small NSV for me is that realizing that I probably won't reach that goal by the end of the month didn't discourage me at all. I am so happy that I found MFP, really pleased with my progress so far, and very motivated to continue.

I am such a fan of Nutshel's dog! My two dogs and I are slowing working our way up to more challenging walks. Until recently our walks have been 5-10 minutes long, with a lot of stopping to sniff everything in their path. Now we're trying to warm up with 5 minutes of sniffstrolling, followed by 15 or 20 minutes of actually…

My first challenge too! I've just started my journey to health and fitness, and walking for 30 minutes a day seems like a great goal. I might be the slowest among all the walkers/joggers/runners, but my two elderly dogs and I are IN!

I'm crying too! I'm so happy for you and your family, and so very impressed by all you've done and overcome. You look fantastic, so healthy and STRONG! Well done. Amazing. Good luck with the surgeries!

I have just begun my journey. I feel really hopeful and motivated (due, in part, to finding MFP!) but I know that staying motivated will be a challenge. I know it's silly, and I'm self-conscious about posting this because it seems so self-indulgent, but I have made a list of little mini-goals and ideas to celebrate…

I looked at your photos. Your arms are lovely, but I couldn't take my eyes off the French Bulldog. I LOVE YOUR PUP! :heart:

I'm 5'2.5". I entered my goal as 123 because I had to enter something, and because, y'know, 1-2-3 is as easy as A-B-C...:laugh: I weigh 170 and I have been quite sedentary for a long time, so I'm sure a frightening percentage of that is fat. I'm trying not to focus too much on any numbers (weight, body fat percentage,…

I would like to join! I'm new to MFP. 5'2.5" (I know I don't have to explain to this bunch that YES, that half inch DOES matter) and I weighed 177 on June 1st. (Do I still get to join if I admit that my main goal is to see more pictures of Nutshel's dog? :wink: )

If you click on the "Food" tab on top, and then the "Settings" tab underneath that, you can select up to 5 nutrients to track. I had carbs, protein and fat as default, and then I added saturated fat and trans fat. I honestly don't know what trans fats are, but after a week of never having one show up in my food, I switched…