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So happy for you! That's just so exciting. Keep up the hard work, you're an inspiration. And go team ! :smiley:

No need to be sorry, it's important to take the time you need to heal so things don't get worse. I've already got in extra power walking today, totally unplanned, and I have lots more to do because our sap hauling truck is stuck fender deep in mud. I decided to look at it from a positive side, I got to take a lovely early…

^ Too funny! I wish I had taken measurements before this challenge, my pants feel a bit more comfortable. I have lost, but I'm sure it was mostly water gain from a bad week before the challenge started. I only get on the scale once a week so as not to get discouraged. I'm feeling very sore today, think it's from the abs…

Yup, just what everyone above said. It happens, you've realized lack of sleep and stress can be triggers. Next time maybe you could pack some healthy food choices to take with you, you'll figure it out. Don't beat yourself up and certainly don't quit! You've got 11 good days, so, yay for you!

Good morning all, late night at the sugarhouse, so I'm just checking in. Isabelle, thanks for the breakdown. I'm assuming the spreadsheet to log activity minutes is still a work in progress. Glad to know the color challenge is one a day, not all colors every day. And, I wonder if an Irish coffee would count ? :wink:

I hear ya. Don't give up and try to keep eating the foods you enjoy, just less of them. Really, there are no "bad" foods. With that said, I ate with reckless abandon for the past 2 days also. Move on, it happens. I've already cycled a bit this am and am heading out for a cross fit class. Keep moving your body, it will…

I had a bit of a struggle with the sugar thing yesterday and today. I went 5/7 without any, though. I should have known better than to buy powerbars when grocery shopping yesterday. If it's not in the house then I won't eat it. I'm looking forward to next weeks challenge. The squats are starting to take some time to…

wk1- 37.80 3/7- 6.47 3/8- 12.64 3/10- 13.07 total- 69.98 goal- 150 remaining - 80.02 miles

I have a question about the sugar challenge. I've been sugar free for the last 5 days, so that's earned the max 10 points, right? I'd really, really like to have a chocolate powerbar today, but don't want to blow it if more points are available. I can wait if I have to. Um, maybe. :blush:

khalley888- So sorry to hear your news. You're wise to let exercise be your focus, hoping you have some beautiful Spring weather to keep you distracted also. Sending you good thoughts. Ibenson-Hoping you have a fun weekend with your hubby, how cool is it that you packed your gym clothes in hopes of getting a workout in on…

Hubby wanted to take a walk, I'd call that a NSV!! ;)

Good morning team, catching up on everyone's posts. I, also, love how motivating it is to hear about everyone's daily struggles and success. After being in the sugarhouse 11 hours straight I did not want to come home and do the arm challenge. But, I thought of you all and just got it over with. As for the squats, I did…

Morning all, I got in a 5:30 am crossfit class because the weather is perfect for "sugaring" here in Vermont. That's what making maple syrup is called, I know I'll be stuck in the sugarhouse the next few days working. When the sap is running everything else is on hold. And I just did the 100 squats, they're starting to be…

Legs of steel!

Week 1- 37.80 miles 3/7 - 6.47 3/8 - 12.64

The only processed thing I eat is powerbars, I didn't know they had sugar in them! Now I know. I've been wanting to phase them out, now I have good reason. Monday-done.

This may be a dumb question, but do we do the dance every day?

Hi all, I've been away last night, but did all the challenges for the day. And was able to do a crossfit class and some cycling. I really like the Greek food challenge, made me realize how much of a rut I'm in with my food. I bought olives, hummus and feta today. Another thing I realized was that my favorite energy bar has…

While I'm not paleo myself, I've found a great food blog that is. It's called, The Iron You, check it out, the guy is very creative and everything looks good, even to us non-paleo peeps.

In for the samples!

Who knew? How clever!

Yup, it will be like riding a bike, you'll be back in the game and loving it before you know it.

I firmly believe there's always hope. Always, in any situation. It's the only thing Pandora didn't let out of the box.

I predict this thread has the potential to go further than the oreo thread! My SO is also overweight and I mention it to him because I care. I want him to feel better, he has aches and pains that I know would be minimized if he did something. I've tried changing the mayo to lowfat in the jar type of thing, I've bought him…

3/02 - 12.26 3/03 - 10.57 3/05 - 14.97 week 1-37.80 miles

Day 6 done.

You must be a very patient person to use a hand mixer. I used to use a stand mixer and thought that took too long, so I bought a butter churn. And that can be a pain because there's more parts to wash. Enjoy your creation!

I'm petite but I have boobs and an hourglass figure. I feel like being a D cup is the reason for the extra couple pounds since my stomach is mostly flat and the rest of my body is pretty petite. [/quote] ^I'm the same. I feel best around 105, I would like to lower my body fat and see if I can get the hourglass figure…

Normally the weekends are the same as weekdays, however, for some reason today has been an anything goes kind of day. I'm eating pizza and drinking a beer as I write this. :*