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I jogged almost 2 miles this morning. Just watched Fat to Finish on Netflix and found it very motivating. Maybe I really can become a runner. :blush:

I'm down 84 lbs so far with another 20-30 to go. Happy to have more friends to motivate and be motivated by. :smile:

An amazing weekend! 1) Did over 41k steps (18+ miles) in total on Saturday (including my early morning 5 mile "walk" which was at least 1/2 jogging/sprinting). 2) Did over 30k steps (14 more miles -- including at least 2 miles running/jogging) on Sunday. Love the amount of energy I now have. This from the couch potato that…

Isn't it nice when folks start to notice? I was amazed/confused that no one on my team at work noticed until last week... it took 79 lbs before they recognized I had lost anything. How crazy is that? But it was great to get some validation that it finally shows. :blush:

I'm wearing a pair of size 8 pants *and* a belt... things I haven't done for at least three years. Yipeee!! :blush:

SW: 181, CW: 158, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Aug 1: 166 Aug 8: 165.5 Aug 15: 164 Aug 22: 161 Aug 29: 159 Sept 5: 158 Goal was to hit 154.... Lost 23 lbs for the challenge. Although I missed…

I walked 15 miles yesterday and this morning didn't feel any pain at all. Was still able to do my daily 5 mile walk this morning with ease.

@MaxT370 -- Thank you! This year has been truly transforming. I've lost a total 79 lbs since January, but more importantly, I've changed my routines. I'm eating much more healthily (and with no effort now really) and become so much more active (walking 10-14 miles/day + doing Tai Chi) now that I have more energy. If…

SW: 181, CW: 159, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Aug 1: 166 Aug 8: 165.5 Aug 15: 164 Aug 22: 161 Aug 29: 159 Not many of us are left updating the spreadsheet, but still fun to see everyone's…

I found it was really helpful to do it. I started by eating tons of veggies and protein. Definitely tough those first few days for those of us who are "sugarholics", but I found that my usual morning sugar coma lifted quickly, and I found myself not craving sugar after a few days. I did add fruits back in after a week or…

This has been an incredible year -- I've lost 77 lbs so far. My next two mini goals are: 1) lose 2 more pounds to achieve a "normal" BMI. 2) lose one more pound and I hit the 80 lb mark. Exciting times! :smile:

SW: 181, CW: 161, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Aug 1: 166 Aug 8: 165.5 Aug 15: 164 Aug 22: 161 Very proud to have lost weight during my vacation week. I had a great time and continued to make…

SW: 181, CW: 166, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Aug 1: 166 Aug 8: 165.5 Aug 15: 164 May or may not not hit my intended goal by the end of this challenge, but realized that the ultimate goal is…

Just went shopping in my own closet and clothes I haven't touched in two years fit again. Very excited to be rocking my size 10s & 12s again. :smile:

SW: 181, CW: 166, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Aug 1: 166 Aug 8: 165.5 Had a great week -- Continued to walk 10-13 miles/day, took Tai Chi classes and stayed motivated despite not much…

Really want to hit the 75 pound mark. Right now I'm at 72.5 lbs down. The next goal would be get under 160 lbs. Haven't been in that territory in 28 years!!

I broke my own FitBit record and did 30,000 steps on two separate days this week. (about 13+ miles/day)

I'm addicted now This Fitbit is like a drug Just a few more steps

Here are the ones that come to mind so far: 1. My collarbones have become visible. 2. I'm no longer out of breath when climbing stairs. 3. I now walk 10-12 miles/day. That's more than I used to walk in a week. 4. The regular bath towels wrap all the way around me now. I don't need to use a large beach towel. 5. I wore a…

72 lbs down, another 30 to go! :smile:

early morning fog gracefully swirling upwards lifting off the pond

Wrinkles gained through life A privilege earned Should be cheered for sure

I'm in as well (and have sent a request to the group to join). I've lost 72 pounds this year and am about two thirds of the way done. I've been doing the Memorial Day - Sept challenge (and will continue that), but I'm happy to this challenge to take me through to December. :smile: The other challenge has a google doc…

SW: 181, CW: 166, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Aug 1: 166 Had a great week -- averaged over 10miles/day walking, took Tai Chi classes and can finally see my collar bones again. :blush: Hope…

Early morning walk I feel in touch with nature Life is good right now.

SW: 181, CW: 169.4, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 4: 171.2 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 July 25: 169.4 Still a little frustrated with the slow weight loss, but so happy to see my activity level continuing to increase and my overall mood uplifted.…

Pounds are dropping off. Being more active is great. I love this new life.

I can relate B3achy! Had the same thing happen to me two weeks in a row. I'm trying to say positive and celebrate the fact that I've been walking daily, tracking everything, and even if the scale isn't responding yet, I know I'm living a healthier life. Sometimes though... all I want is a big number on the scale. :blush:

SW: 181, CW: 170.4, GW for challenge: 154 Ultimate GW: 136 May 30: 181 June 6: 179 June 13: 178 June 20: 176 June 27: 174 July 11: 170.8 July 18: 170.4 Happy the scale is still on a downward trend, but have to admit I'm feeling a little frustrated. I've been walking between 5-7miles /day for the last two weeks and the…

This is another one of my favorites (Mexican quinoa). http://damndelicious.net/2014/04/09/one-pan-mexican-quinoa/ I add the avocado at the end over what is cooked. So delicious.