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July 13-July 22 Mini Challenge #4
We are going to start this on Carly's birthday!! Thought we could use a mini-break for the weekend! So...think about your small 'bite sized' goals for our mini challenge!! 10 days is really nothing....it will go by quickly!! Some of us have weight loss goals, exercise goals, and even personal goals. You choose! Will start…
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Day 3 of August 2-8 challenge
Lesi and I are starting day 3, which is August 4 now. I am sorry, but so far this challenge has been a big bust for me. Not sure what is going on in my brain right now....I have called in sick today....headache, nausea, etc. I am wondering if I am starting to stress out about my move back to the US in November. I have 99…
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August 2-8, Day 1
I thought I would start this challenge as it is August 2 for two of us anyway! Not sure how to put the 'title' on this challenge. So here are my goals for this mini challenge of 7 days: 1. Treadmill 5 days 2. Watch the 'mindfullness' video from Green Mountain Fox Run that we signed up for 3. No junk food this week 4. Try…
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July 24 Rest Day 2
OK, I know it may be the end of your night in the USA... over here with Lise and myself, we have started the 24th of July! I woke up after only 3 hours of sleep....I sure hope that this too shall pass!!! So I went to sleep at 10 pm and up at 1 am. I did my own post operative dressing change and I would give myself an A- on…
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July 22 Day 10
Hope you all have a very healthy and happy day. I will be ready to start the next challenge. Do we have any idea when we shall start it?? Is everyone up for Monday July 27th or do you want to just roll into the next one right away? luv..n
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July 9, Day 10 !!!
Hey we made it to the end of another little mini-challenge! So get ready for another 10 mini-challenge!!! I think we are all starting to realize that we need to set realistic goals.....mini-goals! Because once we accomplish those mini-ones...we move on to another mini-goal. Little bites at a time!!! We all may have a large…
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July 8, Day 9
WOW...time is racing by!!! Can't believe we are almost mid-summer!!! Still hanging in here at 113 F ! I did not get on the treadmill this morning, but will try for this afternoon when I get home. I was really tired when I woke up which is not the norm for me!! Hey, Dee sends her regards to all. She is having a busy summer…
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July 6, Day 7
Woohoo...only 3 more days left in this mini challenge!!! Hope you all had a great weekend!!! Whether you celebrated or not...hope you had a great time! Treadmill this morning...'check'! Sticking to a good eating plan ....'check' Stop Eating at 6 pm...not an issue anymore!! I am paying more attention to the time I eat in…
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July 5, Day 6
OMG...we are past the halfway mark...again! These quick little challenges are great....short and sweet! And manageable!! If we screw up on one day....we can get back on our feet and move forward. I used to give up if I screwed up on long term challenges! Hope you all recovered from your celebrations last night! Lise, hope…
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July 2, Day 3
Woohoo!! Day 3 ! (no I am not on happy pills today! BUT I am one of those disgusting morning persons!!) Ok, I hope everyone wakes up and feels ready to meet Day 3 of this challenge!!! I did...did my treadmill this morning, and my knees are feeling better for it too!! Amazing what a bit of movement can do for you!!! I won't…
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June 30 Day 1
OK, I will start this post...from work! Karen...90%% that is an awesome job...especially when you have been under the weather (physically and actual Maine weather too!! ). I did 50 minutes on the treadmill and got the speed up for a while. And so far, food today is going well. Trying to eat fruit more. I can not get myself…
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6/29/15 Day 10 !!!
While all of you are 'sawing logs' (zzzzzzz), I am at work eating my fruit for lunch!! I also did my 45 minutes on the treadmill and upped the speed too. I am going to try and make a salad for dinner tonight when I get home. It worked last night, will try again tonight! So anybody up for another mini-10 day challenge??? If…
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June 30 - July 9 Mini challenge #3
I think this is our 3rd mini challenge! Welcome all, as Karen has mentioned in our previous challenge, we are taking 'baby steps', thus the 10 day challenge only. Figure we can move forward in our healthier lifestyle plans if we take them 10 days at a time!! Jump in whenever you would like and please share you mini-goals…
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6/28/15 Day 9
Hope you all had a great Day 8 ! So here we go with Day 9 ! So any special plans for your Sunday??? I have to go to work, oh what fun!! I have done my treadmill and saw my episode of GRIMM. I need to select another TV series to watch next. I have so many to choose from!! So today I am going to try and get more water in and…
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6/23/15 -Day 4
So we begin Day 4 !! I got my 45 minutes of treadmill in starting at 0400 am! I am on the 4th Disc of Grimm Season 3....shucks! It is going to end soon!! Oh well, I have a lot more TV series to watch in the future! Time Zone here Karen is +3 UTC.... and you are - 4 UTC...which puts you 7 hours behind me. Hope that made…
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6/22/15 Day 3
Well, it is bright and sunny here with a high expected of 109.4 ! And windy too! Just lovely...said with all the sarcasm I can muster up!! Got my treadmill in this morning at 0400 am and my episode of Grimm too. Food for breakfast not bad...now heading for work!! When you all get up...I hope you have a great Day 3…
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6/16/2015 - Day 8
It is Day # 8 of our wee challenge!!So how are you managing?? I made it thru last night, not eating after 6:3PM....Yeah...I think the next 'wee' challenge I will stop at 6 pm! That will be tougher! And the Treadmill and GRIMM are going along fine too!! Up to 40 minutes on the treadmill...of course I am not 'running or…
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6/14/15 Day 7
OK, hope you guys have great plans for today and continue to do well with the challenge! I got my 40 min walk in to my GRIMM series this morning before the crack of dawn and I stopped eating after 6:30 pm (20 minutes ago). Day 7 done for me!! Three to go!! So....how are you all doing??? Any news from Dee? Cari?? And…
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6/13/15 Day 6
Wow....We are starting Day 6!!! Not many days left! lol So I thought I would start this off, as it is my morning and you guys a re sleeping!! I made it through the night last night, not eating after 6:30pm. It is soooo easy for me to continue to 'graze' during the evening and night, I am hoping that this challenge will…
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June 1-what are your goals for this month?
Can't believe it is June 1 already!! So what are your personal goals for a healthier you this month?? I have decided to start re-logging my food and exercise on MFP....I did well when I did this, so thought I would 'reboot' myself and keep track of my calories and exercise. I would LOVE to lose 10 pounds...but I will take…
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Happy Birthday Karen!
Missing you from the board!! Hope you holiday has been great! Have a wonderful Birthday!! Nancy
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May 26
Well I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend holiday! Sorry I have not posted recently....but great topics Cari! What do I look forward to......getting rid of my lower back pain and left knee pain due to carrying around so much weight (especially in my bum!). Hope you all have a great week!! Nancy
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May 5....how is your week going so far??
Have not seen much activity here these days. Hope everyone is keeping well! Karen on her road trip. Cari....is MIA! (vacation???) Dee....???? Norah busy with work and newly married. Zac...how are the outdoor sports going for you?? Any musicals coming up??? Anybody else out there I forgot??? I am switching to a dance DVD as…
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April 27...are you still celebrating??
Well, I will start today off...coz it is morning here and no one has posted in a couple days. So how was everyone's weekend??? Any celebratory things in your lives?? I mostly cleaned and sorted through a spare room so that was a personal victory...trying to go thru my stuff. And I did my 30 minutes of exercising Yesterday…
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March 29/30
So I am several hours ahead of you all...so decided to 'share' the dates! So how was everyones weekend?? Hope you managed to eat fairly healthy and got some movement in to exercise in whatever form you can do! I started the 21 day FIX program...purchased it in the US when I was home. Interesting. Eating what fits in these…
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March 27...and the weekend begins!
Well I am 'home', jet lag will hit me soon. Karen in on her way home too! So how is everyone spending their weekend?? Any healthy exercise plans...hiking, biking, dancing, etc? I am a mess weight wise, so I am picking myself up and brushing my issues off and going to start again!! I will start on Saturday....eating better…
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Recipes
Here is one for you Karen....keeping along the lines of Moroccan....this is Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken: ADAPTED FROM COOKING LIGHT MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS ½ cup diced onion 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon coriander ½ teaspoon cinnamon (fresh is better) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon…
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March 22
Hi all. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I leave bright and early Tuesday morning so I will only be briefly logging in on MFP over the next four or five days. Karen have a fab time in Boston! Cari when is your surgery? Zac, hope your musical was a huge success, but we have no doubt that it was! And if I missed…
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March 20 Spring into a healthier YOU!
Happy Friday! Hope you all are doing well and getting some form of exercise in.....all be it digging out of the snow, or dancing away! I am heading to Curves shortly, and want to go to a movie today too! Have a great one folks! nancy
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Happy St Paddy's Day !
So wear your green today if you like getting into the fun mode of the day! Have a great day!
