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Need help with motivation?
I run a group that does a daily ten point challenge if any of you are interested and needing motivation..... https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/126334-ten-point-challenge There was no May challenge because I have been really sick the last few weeks but plan to start a "June"challenge Monday (a bit early, but don't…
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Anyone take Tresiba?
My endo today wants me to change from Levemir to Tresiba and I have been doing some reading online. What time do you take the shot? I take my Levemir at 10:30am and pm but since this is once a day, I would love to be able to take it earlier so when I am really tired I can go to bed earlier. People I have seen online seem…
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Hey everyone
I have highly ignored this group because it was not very active but am going to try and get it going again. I am interested to hear about what other people are seeing! Tell me what's good and what is not!
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Fabulous February Point Challenge
I am switching to $25 Amazon gift cards, to just buy things I want online..... Going for 180 points, since it is a short month and I have not been doing so hot. However, this month HAS to be better than last! Goals for February 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR…
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Jammin January Points Challenge
Goal - 200 points Reward - Cast Iron Frying Pan Goals for January 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Be in bed, screen free by 11pm 8. Laundry 9. Clean bathroom 10. Read for…
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December Point Challenge
Same as last month for me Goals for December 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Be in bed, screen free by 11pm 8. Swim at least 60 minutes 9. Clean out bookshelves 10. Spend…
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Nourishing November Points Challenge
OK 30 days in November but I need to change this up a bit. I have not been doing my PT AT ALL, so gonna make that worth two points, see if that motivates me :# - Also the scale is giving me a hard time, so gonna try for a weekly bonus point if I see a loss. 225 points = new kitchen gadget (maybe a cast iron pan) Goals for…
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October Points Challenge
Keeping it simple this time and trying for 200pts to see if I can actually get somewhere lol Goals for October 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Grocery shop 8. Food Prep 9.…
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September Points Challenge
Starting a few days early again......230 points is my goal Goals for August 27th 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Grocery shopping 8. Food Prep 9. Laundry 10. Go to bed by…
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Amazing August Points Challenge
Ok, since I am starting on July 26th, I am going for 250 points I am not sure what yet, but I am also going to pick a gift card to add to for a few months if I make points. Goals for July 26th 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT…
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Jubilant July Point Challenge
Goals for July 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Organize one thing in the house 8. Get one hour of exercise (not sure what yet, depends on weather) 9. Organize day book,…
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Jammin June Points Challenge
Goal - 200 points Goals for June 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Go to Wal-Mart plaza to run a few errands 8. Sit out in the sun for at least an hour 9. Go to gym…
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Magnificent May Points Challenge
Ok, time to get on the ball and win a points challenge! The first week of May might be a bit rough on me, but after that, my work and home life should be less stressful. I am gonna steal HL's idea and if I make points this month, I am going to put money on a gift care towards another bathing suit, since I am in the pool so…
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Amazing April's Point Challenge
ONE DAY I WILL SUCCEED AND GET MY POPCORN OIL Goals for April 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Do PT exercises 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7. Prepare shopping list at work 8. Run one errand after work 9. Read over…
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Motivating March Point Challenge
I am gonna get that popcorn oil this month!! :# 210 points this month to make goal (31 day month) Goals for March 1st 1. Log all food 2. Stay under calorie goal 3. At least 135 grams of protein 4. Minimum FOUR servings fruits and vegetables 5. Log all carbs and insulin into glucometer 6. Drink at least 6 liters of water 7.…
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February Points Challenge
We are losing two days on a average month, but I am still gonna try and hit 200.....I did not do very well in January for diet or exercise so hopefully this will help me crank it up a notch If I make points this month, I am going to buy some fancy popcorn oil online Good luck everyone! Goals for February 1st 1. Log all…
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January Points Challenge
Hey everyone! Happy New Year! This is the month to month challenge that I do in my other group, that I thought I would bring here to see if you guys like it too. Usually the challenges run all month, every month, but due to the New Year, this one will start January 2nd. The idea is to have ten daily goals, and each goal…
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Why hello there
I don't know if many of you will remember me but I was quite active in this group over a year or so ago. Since then things have not changed much, and I was discouraged by my medical team saying that it is not likely I will lose much weight because of the medications I am on. However, I have still been exercising as much as…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, June 22nd - 28th
Hey everyone! How's it going? I had a pretty good week last week.....and I am looking for a good one this week too! I am working extra this week so I need to make sure I do not get overwhelmed and start to stress eat..... Ironic that last week I was so excited that I only had to get up three more times to make lunches at…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, June 15th - 21st
Hello everyone! Last week was so busy I didn't have much time to get online here, but hopefully this week will be a bit better! This week I am super excited that my son only has three full school days left before exams, which means ONLY THREE MORE DAYS OF GETTING UP AT 7AM TO MAKE LUNCH FOR HIM, even if I do not have to be…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, June 8th - 14th
Hello everyone.....hope you are all doing well.... I noticed the thread dying in numbers last week, I hope that is not a bad sign.... I had a bad week, food wise, after my pet was put down, I have yet to control my night time eating...I am hoping tomorrow being Monday I can really get back on track.... This week my goals…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, June 1st - 7th
This week my goals are: 1. Proper morning hydration 2. Post to this thread everyday 3. Log my food six days (But be mindful what I eat on my day off) 4. Get to the YMCA three times 5. Make my 10 thousand steps every day 6. Try and get some sun a few days this week (it helps my skin) 7. Go to bed by 10pm four nights this…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, May 25th - 31st
Last week of May! Summer has arrived (mostly). Overall I had a good week last week, and the scale seems to be (slowly) moving in the right direction again....which is a good thing, because sooner or later, my doctor is gonna remember to weigh me when I see her, lol. How was your week last week?? This week my goals are: 1.…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, May 18th - 24th
I just realized now that I totally forgot to post the mini goal last week, sorry guys. This week my goals are: 1. Proper morning hydration 2. Post to this thread everyday 3. Log my food six days (But be mindful what I eat on my day off) 4. Get to the YMCA two times 5. Make my 10 thousand steps every day 6. Try and get some…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, May 11th - 17th
Hey everyone. Last week was SO busy that I did not get to post much, did not log for at least half the week and even my step count went down! Hopefully this week is a little more manageable! This week my goals are: 1. Proper morning hydration 2. Post to this thread everyday 3. Log my food six days (But be mindful what I…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, May 4th - 10th
Hello ladies (we seem to have lost the couple guys we had lol) This week my goals are: 1. Proper morning hydration 2. Post to this thread everyday 3. Log my food six days (But be mindful what I eat on my day off) 4. Get to the YMCA two times 5. Make my 10 thousand steps every day 6. To blog once this week (on another site)…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, April 27th - May 3rd
Hello again everyone! The weather is warming up here this week, and I am loving it! In just a few short weeks I will be bitching that it is too hot outside lol. This week my goals are: 1. Proper morning hydration 2. Post to this thread everyday 3. Log my food six days (But be mindful what I eat on my day off) 4. Get to the…
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Map My Walk
I just came across this app tonight and was wondering if anyone that uses it can tell me about it..... Does your phone just log your walk once you start it? Do you need to be linked to wifi to use it? Does it suck up data instead? Is it accurate? And I saw it is compatible with MFP, but in what way? I have a fitbit, does…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, April 20th - 26th
Hey everyone! We kinda died down over the weekend.....I know I was super crazy busy this weekend.....I guess everyone else was too! Last week was alright....I had a bad second part of the week, my sister's father died. I did not know him well, but I am feeling terrible for her.....also, my daughter was trying her best to…
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Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, April 13th - 19th
Hello everyone! I am feeling pretty great today.....the sun was shining and I was actually able to walk, OUTSIDE, instead of in the hallways in my apartment. We are expecting some rain this week, but are in the double digits finally! Last week was kind of a blow, but I am feeling pretty good about the next couple…
