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Heller's The Dog Stars. Post-apocalyptic book for a discussion group.

15th: walked 3 miles, 45 total

Morgenstern's The Night Circus. Beautiful imagery, but a bit disturbing.

Who's your husband's biggest fan? Why did you decide to lose weight?

13th: walked 6 miles, 42 total

12th: walked 3 miles, 36 total

Walking is my drug and my religion. It's really one of the best cardio exercises: weight-bearing, but low impact, and no equipment other than a decent pair of shoes. It can be done by almost anyone at any fitness level and is good for meditation. I enjoy doing most of my walks outside, but I have definitely been…

11th: walked 3 miles, 33 total

September 10th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? no Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? no Sorry, I'm out for the month. Good luck everyone!

September 9 Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

9th: walked 6 miles, 30 total

walked 3 miles today, 24 total

September 8 Did I stay within my calorie budget? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I track everything I consumed? yes

walked 3 miles today, 21 total

September 7 Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Alas, CiCi's, I knew you well! Awesome NSV, Chevy!

Oh ok, thanks for the info, Flax.

I had already decided to try for 100 miles before I saw this thread, so I'm going to jump in. 18 miles so far through the 6th

There are jars of vegan cheese with 150 calories for the whole jar. I will have to be on the look-out for these next time I'm at Whole Foods.

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September 6 Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

September 4 Did I stay within my calorie budget today? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes September 5 Did I stay within my calorie budget today? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

It's hard. Instead of comparing myself to others, I try to compare myself to how I used to be.

Better late than never, right? This is my third month on this challenge. I eat a plant-based diet and get most of my exercise from walking. My goal this month is to increase my walking to 100+ miles total for September, mostly by taking some longer walks once a week or so. I'd also like to be more consistent with…

September 2 Did I eat within my calorie budget for the day? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

September 1 Did I eat within my budgeted calories today? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

I like the taste of our local water just fine, but my other half is a bit more picky. We have a Brita water pitcher.

Your weight will naturally fluctuate from week to week. It's better to just compare yourself to where you were a month ago.

I think it's much more important to focus on the quality of carbs, rather than quantity. Try to eat more beans, whole grains and fresh fruits and less processed foods.

Those dates in a box in the dried fruit section are disgusting. Medjool dates in the produce section are heavenly. I will choose a Medjool date over an Oreo every single time!