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That's very encouraging! Riding has always seemed kinda scary (navigating the roads primarily), but to hear how much you ride and CLEARLY have been able to attain some pretty awesome goals, I think it's something that definitely could be a game-changer in changing the routine and finding new goals to accomplish!

Yea, it's Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, and it has potential to become chronic which I do NOT want! I guess I just haven't figured out (or at least tried to) how to make swimming "worth it" in terms of intensity, workouts, practicality, etc.

Those are good ideas! I looooove rowing but I always thought it was mostly intended for shorter workouts (i.e. 15 mins or less). I guess it's time to get creative and think outside of the box though!. I've never tried deep water jogging.

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Awesome! Keep up the great work! You'll be ready for that 5k in no time!

If you're still thinking about your health/fitness goals and you recognize there are areas for improvement and are finding ways to implement those improvements - YOU'RE WINNING! Don't be so down on yourself. We all fall, we all just want to quit, but we also know there's no reward in quitting. Don't be so hard on yourself.…

I'm by no means an expert, but all I can suggest is that if you want this "healthy living" to be long-term, you need to be excited & get creative about your food choices. After all, 80 - 90% of getting to be lean & fit starts in the kitchen. You may or may not have the cooking gene, but think outside of the box! This is…

You guys are right and I've noticed that other people's progress can make some people uncomfortable with their lack of progress. A lot of people say "You shouldn't lose any more weight" blah, blah, blah - but I was like, MY MOM?! Oh well. Sometimes life gives us uncomfortable reminders that no matter how much someone can…

i LOOOOOVE overnight oats. Actually, I love oats period. When I mixed them with greek yogurt, they were thicker than I prefer, but what you mixed up sounds pretty darn good! And yes, you just eat them, or some people may warm them up.Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:

You're doing amazing and should be incredibly proud of yourself. It truly is an inward/outward transformation! Keep going and don't be surprised when you continue to amaze yourself at just how much you're capable of! :flowerforyou:

WoW! Hats off to you! I love how your focus is living a healthful life. And in the midst of that life, hitting several AMAZING milestones and accomplishments along the way! You're right, the scale is just one measure of success in this journey of a lifetime. It's truly about finding the right balance within all…

Very interesting study! I'm sure you learned a lot being a part of that! There is definitely a correlation between measurements of accountability and long-term success. Maybe somewhere, subconciously, because I was smaller than I had ever been, I felt that I didn't "need" to be "as" accountable because I was comfortable.…

I guess I never thought about them as related, but ultimately mutually exclusive. Makes sense.

I wasn't really "concerned" with the day-to-day changes, I was OK with the fluctuations. To be honest, I am not sure why I'm afraid to start weighing again. I feel like if I don't see the scale going down like it was when I was heavier, and I don't see "progress" I may start to beat myself up and start to get obsessed with…

I too used to be a daily weigher and mentally it became taxing! Have you guys been daily weighers through out the duration of your long-term weight loss? I did find that when I weighed daily, I treated most days like "weigh-in" day, which resulted in me being more disciplined. I guess I wonder how you balance the long-term…

Thanks for the suggestion! Maybe weekly weigh-ins may be enough to still not get attached to the scale, but still maintain progress. Ahhhh....this journey is really a continuous process! Everything you think you've "got it", the process shows you something else!

Bump for later!

:flowerforyou: I love open diaries too! W00t for being a voyeur on other people's plates! And I'm here for ya! We can motivate each other.

I had a Scosche Rhythm that I used when I was first starting out. It worked when it wanted to, but it was quite frustrating if you were using the app because the HR would go in and out. Once I started using the Polar for the same activities, I found the Rhythm wasn't as accurate as I thought in terms of both calorie…

^^^ ALLLLL OF THIS! Kudos to you!:flowerforyou:

A lot has changed: - I Don't drink anymore (7 months sober - w00t!) - I look in the mirror - or any reflective surface for that matter - all the time to see if I still look the same. (still getting used to this body) - I take up a lot less space - I'm a lot more body aware and self-conscious -I tend to make more eye…

Thanks guys for the insight! So to answer a few questions, I do use a food scale (but it's not digital) for meats, and I do use measuring cups/ count serving sizes out (i.e. if chocolate chips say 30 are in a serving, I'm sitting at the counter counting 30). I will admit for sweet potatoes, bananas,fruits & veggies I don't…

I love Family Guy. My love has waned over the years, but still watch Adult Swim almost every night. One of my favorite cutaways was prom night dumpster baby. I'm just a prom night dumpster baby... And she's taking a stroll... Song gets stuck in my head every time! I also love Surfin Bird...esp when Peter, Brian, and Stewie…

You definitely have A LOT of on your plate Super Woman! I, too, would try to find a way to delegate some of those responsibilities. If you have family, a friend, school - ANYONE - who can give you some help. At the rate you're going, you sound like you're two boo-boos away from a meltdown! :sad: In all seriousness though,…

I'm giving up weighing myself. I actually started last Wednesday. The progress on the scale is temporary, so why not focus on the long-term, lifelong measurements of fitness we'll need to rely on for the rest of our lives. Needless to say, I'm still trying to find where my husband hid the scale lol. The 17th of April seems…

Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions! I know a lot of these posts are repetitive and people are like "Just search for the answer I've answered 7 times!" but I really appreciate all of the feedback and look forward to more! All of you here are so inspirational - to see there are SO many other people working to be the…

::Taps the Mic:: Anyone? :wink:

Great post! There truly is power in the words we chose.