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Delighted that you are back, GillaM! I see you've been working hard! Good job!
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Great goals, LittleMy - As a former teacher, they make me feel nostalgic for the little victories teachers pursue with their students, the ones rarely recognized by others. I hope it all goes well for you and your students today. - I have my usual goals for today - eat within my calorie goals; drink 1 gallon of water; ride…
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So true! Thank you, Shanteel!
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Today I will work on regaining my balance and focus. I don't normally binge eat sweets, but I sure did yesterday - and have been rather heavy on sugary snacks forever. For today, I will be sure that I * log every bite -- ate my oatmeal, and then my granddaughter's steel cut oats (yum!), so have had a double breakfast…
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I am up ... boo. I definitely need to get my eating of sugary treats in check. I know I have been overeating - and choosing some unhealthy snacks.
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Exciting to hear everyone's progress! My scale doesn't work when it's really cold, so I haven't been able to get a reading in days. I've also been so busy and away from the computer that I haven't logged in a couple of days. I have been quite active and eating pretty reasonably. I hope that I can weigh myself in the…
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Going out to eat for both lunch and dinner today. Fortunately both restaurants have plenty of wholesome, healthy choices. I will not be able to log in more than breakfast before late tonight, so will do my best to eat within my calories. Too cold to walk my granddaughter around the lake or anywhere today and may only have…
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I like the "journaling before bed," lemurcat. I want to devote some time to writing this year, and the idea of journaling before bed sounds like a good way to make that happen. Thanks for the inspiration - again!
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Goodness, guys! You've got it cold! It's rainy here in Georgia (9 inches in the past 2 weeks, I believe) and warmish. The cold is coming to my neck of the Deep South later in the week: 16 for the low, 36 for the high - perhaps balmy by your standards. :smile: Just returned from a decadent birthday brunch for my beau's…
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Happy New Year, everyone! While our group may not have been as active in our forum with this most recent challenge, I do appreciate the spirit of camaraderie this group has provided. It's so encouraging to know we are not alone in our personal journeys to improve our nutrition and fitness. It's hard work, but so worth it.…
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I am ready to get serious with this challenge! My goal is to lose 4 pounds by Valentine's Day. I also aim to log 250 miles walking or biking during this challenge. Best of luck to everyone in reaching your goals!
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Thank you for doing this, SilverStormi!
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How about a Valentine's Day challenge (about 6 weeks), or a St Patrick's Day challenge (about 11 weeks)? Or are you all thinking of something other than related to a specific date? I do hope to be refocused in the New Year. No, let's make that, I WILL be ...
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Good luck, Shanteel. You can do it! And I am going to practice Sodakat's advice in the New Year and get back to logging faithfully.
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Aww, sorry, Shanteel. Excellent and thoughtful advice from Lemurcat. I am similarly struggling with snacking - too many treats available this time of year, and thought I had finally mastered controlling my sweet tooth. Be sure to be kind to yourself through this time of year. And remember you are not alone.
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I like your attitude, Shanteel! I will keep that in mind since my nibbling has been off course this morning. Keeping my goals simple: 1. Keep my head above water and make lists so that I can get started (yes, started!) on preparing for the holidays. 2. Drink water - aim for 80 ounces 3. Tackle today's "to do" list 4. Hop…
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Oh goodness, I am right there with you, SilverStormi. I added a new job to my routine - just on Fri and Sat afternoons and evenings - and allowed myself to derail my logging and exercising routines. Not acceptable, and not necessary. So, here's to getting back to it: 1. Log each bite and stay within my calorie goal 2.…
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It's usually after 8 pm before I can get to my formal exercise, too, so I know what you mean. Some nights I'm tired enough to struggle with motivation to get on my bike. Don't know if it is my age or what, but most nights I sleep reasonably well in spite of the late night energy burn. You are right to be thinking of…
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I've been sick for a few days, which is quite unusual for me, and was generally off target for most of last month in the form of heavy snacking and skipping some days of exercising. Sure hope this month to turn it around, even with all the celebrating that lies ahead. I know I can do it. I'd so love to enter 2015 weighing…
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My goals today are: 1. log accurately and eat within my goals 2. Drink at least 80 ounces of water 3. Cycle for 60 minutes 4. Complete all tasks on today's "to do" list 5. Tote firewood - lots and lots of firewood! Brrr!
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You do have something to be excited about, ChiaGnome! Being a college student is stressful and demanding. Enjoy your upcoming break! My goals for this rainy day: 1. Log my food accurately - something must not be right here - I just can't seem to break my plateau... 2. Stay under my sugar goals and eat within my calorie…
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Thanks for bundling the weekend goals here, Stephanie! Good idea! I have not been doing well in meeting my goals for the month (about 50 miles behind where I should be with my indoor cycling - just been so dead tired, getting home late most evenings) and just can't seem to remember to drink water. Weird! Anyway... trying…
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Yesterday turned out to be a wash for me, maybe worse than a wash really, so today I plan to step it up a notch. I will drink a gallon of water and will ride my stationary bike for 60 minutes tonight. I'll also get some good walking and heavy toting in when I take my precious granddaughter to the park and wildlife zoo this…
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I am so enjoying reading everyone's thoughts on how each of you will approach this challenge. What a great group we are!
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Oooo, a chocolate festival - sounds divine! I am getting my house ready for dinner guests this evening, so will get in a little additional burn with cleaning house, sweeping, and raking outdoors. Today's goals: 1. ride at least 10 miles on the stationary bike (set a new PR yesterday with 12 miles in 40 min- woo hoo!) 2.…
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Yes, we have gone quiet, it appears. I hope we can reignite our enthusiasm for the next challenge. Looking forward to finding renewed motivation to push on to the New Year! Happy Halloween to you all!
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Yes, SilverStormi, thank you so much!
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Hi, Stephanie! When is it? ... Gulp - dress rehearsal with the local shopkeepers as our invited guests is tomorrow night and then performances are this Sat and Sun. We'll do our little 6 minute vignette 45 times on Sat and Sun. Whew! I will try to share photos or provide a link to the website when they are loaded. Can't…
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I hear you, Tress, me too, me too ... I cannot knock off any weight. I am sure it is the snacking - eating back most of my exercise calories and sometimes more. Just not feeling as satisfied with food and really distracted with getting ready for a big event. This too shall pass ... I hope.
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Thanks for asking, Stephanie! The living history event is called The Legends of Oglethorpe. This is our second year staging the event. We're just a motley group of folks living in a small town who are trying to revitalize our community and bolster local pride. I know nothing about costuming but have some strengths as an…
