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Yes, thanks a bunch, Stephanie!

I am treading water, weight loss wise, but would love to continue with the challenge. Hoping to find my focus once again. Thanks so much for having pulled this one together, Stephanie.

My boyfriend's birthday is Sunday which means I'll be baking him his favorite, a carrot cake. He also wants to go out for seafood. So... my goals this weekend will be to log everything I eat, drink 84 ounces (I use a 12 oz glass, hence the weird number), and stay within calories. My exercise lately has been difficult to…

I'm logging my food, but having trouble doing my cardio workouts. I hope all the construction work (sanding, painting, cleaning debris) and bouncing a newborn are burning some calories for me.

I'll be home from this nine day vacation with my daughter's family Monday afternoon. Great time, but ready to have more control over food and activity. My goals will be: 1. Log all food and stay within my calorie goals 2. Drink at least 84 ounces of water each day 3. Cardio - At least 40 minutes daily 4. Get a start on…

@2020pinktogo I wish I could have taken that scale with me! Heading home to mine tomorrow ... yikes!

The bath scale in our rental beach house says I weigh 60 pounds! Guess I better eat more, haha!!

... oops, lost part of my post. That's odd. My goals are to have fun with my family as I said, order salad as my meal whenever we eat out (so far so great), stay hydrated, and find ways to be active ( mainly by walking, bicycling, and playing with/ loving on my granddaughters, ages 3 and not quite a month). Going to be a…

I am on vacation this week with my daughter and her family. My goals are to have lots of fun with my family (comes naturally

@JMarcella57 Your soup and bread meal sounds heavenly! I just can't seem to get enough soup this winter. You've inspired me to pick up some ingredients to start a batch this week.

@lemurcat12 Sorry about your loss and your concerns for your own mom. Hope you can find some peace and comfort.

@2020pinktogo You are so sweet to ask! My new granddaughter, all of 11 days old, is simply precious! I know she's just a wee one, but I do see a lot of spark in her. I think she won't have any trouble holding her own with her bright and spirited big sister. For the past 2.5 years I've been taking care of her big sister…

Good suggestion about garage sales! Also found some cheap at Tuesday Morning. Haven't bought any yet, but wondered ... Are there good kettle bell workouts for free online? Only have access to my mobile phone, but maybe could go that route. I need to change up my workouts, plus am moving across the pond on our little farm…

Wish it were my truck! Just a pretty one on our Main Street for our Christmas parade.

Good workout on your bike, Chris! I only clocked 11.7 miles in 45 minutes tonight. I usually aim for 16 miles per hour. You motivate me to step up my routine. Thanks! Sara

Oh boy, that's a powerful message I needed to read and will want to return to and reflect upon. Thank you for sharing, Stephanie, and for creating a place for this.

My goal will be to get under 150. I've been creeping steadily down from 156 to 153, then jump right back up again. I will work toward this personal goal of 149.9 (haha) in this challenge by logging my food daily, eating at a deficit daily, limiting sweets, drinking 72 ounces of water or more daily, and exercising at least…

Merry Fitness - that's cute, barbhat! As far as my progress for this challenge, I am a solid 156.0. Not where I want to be, but considering how I've indulged on goodies and only exercised sporadically, I am relieved I don't weigh more. I will soon mark two years since I began using MFP when I weighed 8 pounds more than I…

Thank you for volunteering to do this. I'd like to stay with the group.

Yes, I agree! Way to go, barbhat!

SW: 157.0 LW: 154.6 CW: 154.2 GW: 149.99999 at end of this challenge ( At this rate, I think I will turn a cartwheel if I am 152.0 on New Years Eve!)

I sure wish we had a "like" button here! Great goals, everyone! And barbhat, that's a lot of yard trimmings! Way to go!

This sounds like a do able plan. I bet Lisa (SilverStormi) has plenty on her hands. I am unable to access the spreadsheet due to computer issues, so will be glad to start reporting here. Thanks, guys!

Thank you, freyjac! That L had me stumped! :smile:

What does LW stand for? When I get back home to my scale, I will join in here. Thanks!

I am going to continue to concentrate on daily cardio of 35 minutes. I missed a couple days last week when I stayed over at my daughter's house. Need to plan for those non-routine days. Also, I'll focus on drinking at least 80 ounces of water daily. Still struggling to remember to hydrate. Not sure why that has become a…

I tend to do just the same, barbhat!

My goals are to focus on daily cardio no matter what else is on tap for the day, increase my water consumption to at least 80 ounces a day (used to be a cinch for me, not sure why I struggle remembering to drink now), and eat at a deficit. I was around 148 pounds on New Years last year. At 155 now, I'd be thrilled to be…

Gosh, SilverStormi, I am so excited for you! I was pretty stunned by my first pregnancy, calling my mom to cry about my news. Now that baby is 33 and pregnant with my second grandchild. I will be thinking good thoughts for you. I have been in great denial about being on track and staying accountable. This first of November…