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@lalajka You sound energized and have me feeling more inspired to push on this summer. I am unable to make a spreadsheet due to computer issues, but welcome anyone who would like to set one up. We have had spreadsheets in the past in this group. When I did have access, I liked using the charting system of a spreadsheet. I…

So nice to have old friends back and new friends here too! Welcome to our new challenge members, Cher192 and DixieGal2484!

After slowly regaining over the past year, I am down 4 pounds from the start of our Memorial Day challenge. Hoping to continue this turn around by losing another 4 by Labor Day. Time to take June more seriously as y'all said (I'm a Georgian, can y'all tell?), as one of those lost four pounds is trying to creep back on -…

Welcome, @Pattie7681! Please find the new group "Labor Day, Hooray! Challenge 2016" in the Groups section. This particular group (Something to Celebrate: Memorial Day) will go silent soon. We are thrilled to have new friends!

Glad it worked for you, @2030pinktogo! And so glad you are here too, @lemurcat12. As you are skilled at using the "invite" feature, if you have time to guide me, I'd appreciate the help. :)

Ok, think I got it... Not perfectly, but so you can find it. Look for Labor Day, Hooray! Challenge 2016 There is some way to invite people, but I can't get it to work. Maybe if I clear some things off my phone (adorable grandkids take up a lot of my storage!), I can reinstall the app. Without it, I am unable to comment on…

Oops! Posted this in the wrong place. My apologies.

Labor Day sounds good, and skipping the spreadsheet does too. I can put it together on Sunday, unless someone else wants to. Got some pressing entertaining to do (so busy cleaning and prepping) in the meantime.

I am not sure how to start a group, but bet I could figure it out, unless someone else wants to do that. I wouldn't be able to make the spreadsheet though, given my lack of access to Excel at this point. What should be our end date for the next challenge? Any suggestions, requests?

Wow, @barbhat13, I am a slug compared to you! Bet you've built muscle doing all that!

Hope you had a great Tri, @barbhat13!

@2020pinktogo, Sorry about your loss. Looks like I will make my goal for this challenge as long as I don't gain, seeing as I have reached my target. First time I've managed to do this in almost a year. Good grief, I've been unfocused! So, my goals for this week are: 1. Eat healthily, and maintain a deficit each day 2. 10k…

Yes, @barbhat13 , you are fearless! Love hearing about your adventures in becoming even more fit. I am with you, @2020pinktogo , not much of a swimmer, though I wish to be. When my resources and time change, I should take lessons, finally, at the Y. Keep on being our inspiration, friend!

Yes, @freyjac ! So glad to have you back. Sorry about your sick kiddos, but I bet your daughter's wedding was lovely. And I know how nice it is to be on this side of all that.

My weigh in for this week to add to the spreadsheet: 152.8 So happy to be seeing some results and feeling it!

Sensible plan, JMarcella57! And good for the soul too! I will follow your lead on this week. Did pretty well last week, but have come down with a virus (my daughter too, poor girl), which has knocked my energy back dramatically. Barely watered my garden this weekend and little more. Looking forward to getting back to it!…

Thank you, @JMarcella57 !

Is the spreadsheet somewhat active among the 16 of us? I cannot see it since I lack the proper tools. Anyway, if it is, would someone update my weight to 154.0? Been making some progress. Yay!

@barbhat13 You are a rockstar in my book, and you look fantastic! @2020pinktogo Those rascally deer!!!

Thanks for asking, @2020pinktogo . My garden is finally looking like a real garden. Logged over 15 hours this weekend working on it. More to plant... But for now, there's about 20 tomato plants (5 varieties, yum!), two types of summer squash, three varieties of beans, peas, carrots, three varieties of potatoes, okra,…

@JMarcella57 I am bouncing around 155 too! What IS it about that number?! Remaining focused on our goals is right! I've been working sooo much better on my daily goals. So much so that I'm hoping to see 154 this week. Focus, focus...

Two steps forward, two steps back... Kinda like dancing the cha cha, isn't it?That should count as cardio, right? Just kidding, @2020pinktogo . Good luck with your goals this week. You can do it!

@lemurcat12 I hear you! I am mystified why I cannot get myself fully back on track. I just cannot seem to knock off the pounds I've regained. Argh! I think I know what to do, but just have not fully committed to logging my food like I did two years ago. Got myself much more active, just eating more calories than that…

@barbhat13 Sure hope your father has a good recovery. My weight didn't budge last week though I was pretty faithful to my plan, with the exception of hydrating properly - oh and forgetting to wear my Fitbit to count steps. Anyway, holding steady to my plan thinking this week the scale might move (please??). So, 1. 45 min…

Thanks a bunch, Stephanie!

Stephanie, would you please add my weigh-in for this week? 155.6, down a pound. Met my goal for the week! Thank you for keeping me current on the spreadsheet!

Thanks so much!

How exciting about the upcoming wedding, freyjac! What a special time in your family. My goal is to lose four pounds in this challenge. I haven't lost weight in all too long, just slowly regaining some pounds since my initial loss through these challenges on MFP. Four pounds down would feel great. I'm working on it!

I cannot access excel (only have a phone, no computer at this point). Would you please put me down as 156.6 for my starting weight for this challenge? I would like to make myself "report in" with a weight weekly for this goal. I keep my own records, but wonder if this might motivate me to be more accountable. My goal for…

This week my daughter returns to work full time, which means I'll be back to giving full time childcare. We've upped the ante as now I'll have her not quite eight-week-old to care for in addition to her precious 3-year-old. This may mean more sitting and rocking, or walking an infant about while "play, play, playing" with…