MimiOfTheFraserValley Member

Good question!! Now I'm wondering, too. :smile:

Hi, Llama. I'm Michelle - my real name. I don't blame you for not wanting to share your real name - that's a thing that not everyone's comfy with. :smile: I'm no longer a teenager, but I was once, of course. I can remember wanting to reach a weight goal, & I did, but in an unhealthy way. Kudos on working on meeting your…

haha A name theme going on here! I'm Michelle. :smiley: Please feel free to add me, both of you. :smile:

Like people said, maintaining regular hydration is key to all parts of life, but especially when you're exercising a lot. If you're going for a long walk, it's good to have a healthy snack along, as someone else mentioned so that you have fuel along the way. Using a light backpack or other pack that'll allow you to carry a…

A picture of my own cat on catnip's thrown in just 'cos. haha :smile:

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I have some GIFs - I just have to figure out how to share them here. :smile:

I'm like piggysmalls. I try to not go over the allotted calorie limit before exercise, but I often do & don't feel bad about it. As long as I don't go overboard, I'm doing well. :smile:

There is discouragement - well all get it - but don't give up. It is concerning that you have foot pain, though. Please get that checked out, as Ninkyou said. If you're having that kind of pain, it could be something really serious that could be a hindrance to you. Aside from that, though, if you're doing all the work, the…

I'm definitely no expert in this, & I agree with you that it can be quite confusing, especially if you're getting mixed messages, but from the bit that I know, it sounds like you're doing well & are on to a good start, jflanaganasl. I have a lot of friends who've done better doing strength training while working on cardio…

So far, four things - it's payday; I reached my first log in goal here, & it's exactly 365 days since I started this streak; my cat, who never fails to make me smile; & I have this weekend off. Whoohoo!! :smiley:

Breakfast is pretty well always the same, with the occasional change. I'm huge on sandwiches for lunch, although I do love having salads in wraps. Supper's almost always the one meal that changes. From reading this thread, I can see that I'm like most others here. :smile:

I think that the idea of this whole Box Diet definitely has merit, as long as you fit in the proper amount of calories for your lifestyle & put in healthy, balanced food. If you just put in random foods, whatever they may be, then it's not really well planned out. I totally like the idea of planning out your food ahead of…

Good question!! I have a few man friends on my list, but they're not nearly as active when it comes to commenting as the women. Mind you, I've noticed that in life in general, men don't comment on things nearly as much as women. Of course there are exceptions, & I have a few friends on other sites & in real life who prove…

Hi! Welcome here!! I'm from Canada, but I have a couple of really good friends in NZ. So your country is a special place to me. :smile: I've been around your weight before, & I'm still not far off.

I'm working today (I work in home support as a home health caregiver), & I took my client out for a half hour walk while pushing his wheelchair. I wanted to go for a walk before work, but I didn't get up early enough. I might go for another walk before I return to my client's house for the second half of today's shift…

Welcome here! :smile: When I saw the bit about The Great White North, I thought you were talking about Canada, my country, since that's a nickname for it. haha Great to have you here, though, from anywhere in the world. :smile:

I'm in!! :smile: I want to get back into cycling, but right now, I need to get my fitness level back to a much better place. Since walking's one of the best exercises out there, I'll start walking every day unless the weather's super bad. I love walking anyway, &, so, yeah! :smile:

I just saw this thread - what a wonderful challenge!! It gives me an idea for how to start off 2016 here on Friday. <3 <3 :) :)

Question - does anyone know what lunges are called in the exercises so that they can be entered? I searched for "lunges" & "lunge," but no results. Thanks in advance for an answer to this. :)

Thanks so much, Donna. I'm going to bookmark this page to my Bookmarks Bar right beside the spreadsheet so that it's handy. :)

This is a great idea! Is it possible to start whenever, or is it closed to newcomers for the time being? It goes along with something I've been wanting to do starting 1 November, but I'm willing to start it tomorrow. :)

I'm definitely interested, but November's always a super busy month for me. Would it be possible to know what some of the daily challenges are? That way I'll have a better idea of whether I'll be able to do this next month. It's definitely a great idea, though, & I'm intrigued. :)

Thank-you for sharing. This sort of journey has to do with so much more than just losing weight - it has to do with shrinking in size & in gaining confidence & in being open with others, as well as with helping & encouraging others along the way. Keep it up!! :D

Hi, koukla. I'll send you a friend request, too. :)

Thanks for the tips that've already been shared here - I've gotten some great ideas for my own cost-saving measures at this time. :smile: I'm a single woman without children, & have no roommate. So I'm only shopping for myself & my cat. Sometimes I buy certain non-perishable items in bulk, like curing caselot sales. I find…

You look musical because of your guitar. :D :)

What's IG? I'm willing to keep people accountable, too, if they're willing to do the same for me. :)

Hi to all your newcomers!! :smiley:

Like you said, McCloud, it was one evening. Still, I can totally relate to this & have been there a few times.The thing is to get back up & get back on track, which it sound like you've done. Thanks for sharing.

Quite an interesting time this'd be! haha