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Post by tickyboo on Oct 1, 2024 8:39:05 GMT
We are walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and some do other exercise. We set goals and keep track by miles. You can set your goal for any amount, count your miles any way you wish. The goal is consistency with exercise.
We started Jan. 20, 2003 on the WW Challenge Central Board as "250 Miles by June 1" & we've done 52 five-month walking challenges, including the one we finished Sept 1, 2024. You can find us on wwmessageboard.freeforums.net at wwmessageboard.freeforums.net/board/12/challenges
The group challenge is to average about 2 miles a day, 13 miles a week, or 50 miles a month; if you do it, in 5 months you will have walked 250 miles, and if you have stuck with the challenge and a healthy eating program for that 5 months, you will see wonderful changes in your health, fitness, and size!
Some people will finish well before the target date and will go for more or another 250 miles, but others will go at a slower pace, and new members may join along the way, so each member is welcome to set her/his own personal goal and target date. The new group challenge which started Sept 1, 2024, is "250 Miles by Feb. 1, 2025."
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Post by tickyboo on Oct 1, 2024 8:45:33 GMT
God Morning!!
I added a 2 mile WATP, yesterday.
Sadie had a better day yesterday and had her first dose of insulin last evening. One of my co-workers worked for my last night so I could pick it up at the pharmacy. I'll do her shift Thursday evening.
Cait: Good job on your HHs and miles. Enjoy your time researching your ancestry.
Waving to all!! Happy Walking!!
WATP/EX: 56.52 Tracker miles:99.19
2024 WATP/EX miles:620.55 Tracker miles:1026.75
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Post by Carol on Oct 2, 2024 17:14:01 GMT
WEDNESDAY!
KELLY -- thanks for the October start! Glad Sadie is having a better day. Needing insulin only 2x/month shouldn't be too terrible. Good job with your walking, as usual.
CAIT -- Your brother sure has a lot on his plate, but I'm glad to hear Zach's doing ok. Hopefully the others will be, too. That would help ease his mind.
Catching up: Sunday, Monday, and today I went to water class & stretched. Yesterday I intended to walk, but my hip (!) was bugging me, so I went to the pool and did some exercises and stretching on my own. Weirdly, my hip is feeling much better today. Phew.
51/250 miles
15/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr:19; May:21; June:17; July:14; Aug:13; Sept:13; Oct: 2/31
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Post by Cait on Oct 3, 2024 3:22:38 GMT
Good Evening, Dimers
On Monday I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 21 pts. We walked 2.2 mi before breakfast.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for Monday:
- Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: N
- Avoid salted snacks: 💚
- No “seconds” with snack: 💚
- No eating out of a container: 💚
- Limit phone after 9 pm: 💚
- Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: 💚
- FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): 💚
- JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚
Yesterday Tues I did 2/6 of my main HHs, ate in my 🧡 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 1 snack, used 44 pts. We walked 2.2 mi before breakfast. I did 14 mins of PT/ST before dinner 🥳.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for yesterday:
- Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: 💚
- Avoid salted snacks: N
- No “seconds” with snack: N
- No eating out of a container: 💚
- Limit phone after 9 pm: N
- Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: N
- FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): N
- JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚
Yesterday was a busy work day sort of like “Whack-a-Mole,” dealing with things not on my “to-do” list. I had been focused on not doing post-WI overeating on Sun or Mon, but I let down my guard on Tues. In the evening I gave in to the urge to finish off the smallish amounts of chips, crackers, and 2 other snack foods. At least I stopped and did JGTB. Some of it was stale and not so great. I started doing “Snack on Inspo,” but gave up on finishing it. Another lesson re-learned. Stick with the plan, one day at a time.
Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other.
Cait
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Post by tickyboo on Oct 3, 2024 8:20:41 GMT
Good Morning!!
I added 2 miles Tue-Wed. Busy days so only ended up having time to fit in 1 mile WATP each day.
Today will be the first day it isn't going to rain in almost 2 weeks.
Tuesday I worked then we went to a viewing for a Church member. He was a mechanic and his own roll back rolled over him and he did not make it.
Yesterday, I did wash, took Sadie to the groomers, ran to pick up another screen for my new job, then went to DGS football game.
Carol: Good job on your water class and stretching. Hope the hip problem does not return. Sadie actually needs her insulin twice a day.
Cait: Good job on your HHs and miles. Glad you were able to stop with the snacking and JGTB.
Waving to all!! Happy Walking!!
WATP/EX: 58.52 Tracker miles:104.69
2024 WATP/EX miles:622.55 Tracker miles:1032.25
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Post by Cait on Oct 3, 2024 16:33:57 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers
Yesterday Wed I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 19 pts. We walked 2.2 mi before breakfast. I did 13 mins of PT/ST before dinner 🥳.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for yesterday:
- Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: 💚
- Avoid salted snacks: 💚
- No “seconds” with snack: 💚
- No eating out of a container: 💚
- Limit phone after 9 pm: 💚
- Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: 💚
- FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): 💚
- JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚
DH is watching baseball playoffs - every game!
Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other.
Cait
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Post by tickyboo on Oct 4, 2024 8:15:07 GMT
Good morning!! I added 2 mile WATP. I did get outside a little at lunch for a little stroll but did not count. The sun finally came out.
Today is my last day at the office. I will miss my work family but not all the call-offs. It will be nice to sleep in later and not have to travel.
Cait: Great job on the HHs, PT/ST workout, and your miles. Hope DH is enjoying his playoff games. Waving to all!! Happy Walking!! WATP/EX: 60.52 Tracker miles:107.94 2024 WATP/EX miles:624.55 Tracker miles:1035.50 |
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Post by Carol on Oct 4, 2024 18:19:58 GMT
TGIFRIDAY!
CAIT -- good job with your HHs and walking. That's a lot of baseball!
KELLY -- 2x/day insulin sounds more like it. Good luck! Glad the sun came out, but we could use some rain in these parts! Good luck with the new position; I know you're happy not to have that daily commute!
Thursday was a DOR, but I swam laps today and stretched in the pool. It felt great! I still can't swim the entire 1000 yards without stopping, but my breathing is much better than it was.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
53/250 miles
16/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr:19; May:21; June:17; July:14; Aug:13; Sept:13; Oct: 3/31
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Post by Cait on Oct 4, 2024 19:48:39 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers Yesterday Thurs I did 3/6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 1 snack, used 25 pts. We walked 2.2 mi before breakfast, and then 1.3 mi to go out to dinner at a local pub with our friends/coworkers, so 3.5 mi for the day. My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for yesterday: - Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: N - Avoid salted snacks: 💚 - No “seconds” with snack: N - No eating out of a container: 💚 - Limit phone after 9 pm: 💚 - Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: 💚 - FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): N - JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚 Our friends are going to London next week for 10 days or so. I have mixed feelings about traveling. We will be returning north to our cabin in 2 weeks. There’s an interesting “Kick Sugar Summit,” a free online event with lots of speakers coming up Oct 7-15. www.kicksugarsummit.com I registered and I’m planning to tune in to some of it. There will also be a free 2-hour live workshop Oct 19-20. They also have a FB page www.facebook.com/thekicksugarsummit Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other. Cait |
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Post by Cait on Oct 6, 2024 3:51:25 GMT
Good Evening, Challengers
Yesterday Fri I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 22 pts. We walked 2.2 mi before breakfast.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for yesterday:
- Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: N
- Avoid salted snacks: 💚
- No “seconds” with snack: 💚
- No eating out of a container: 💚
- Limit phone after 9 pm: 💚
- Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: 💚
- FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): 💚
- JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚
I’m getting over a head cold, slept 8 hrs the last 2 nights. I’m still stuffy but feeling better.
This am I attended my weekly WW virtual workshop. Without WW posting a weekly article, the topic just doesn’t sink in. We had a good discussion though.
KELLY - Sorry about Sadie’s diabetes diagnosis and more prescriptions to fill. GJ with the 2 mi Tues-Wed and 2 mi Thurs. Rain daily for almost 2 weeks can sure get old. That’s great that you now can WFH, sleep in and avoid the commute, but I bet it will take a while to get used to the lack of social interaction. I think you’re more social than I am and that will be a loss - except of course for the call-offs! Your Wed sounds very busy. That accident that killed your church member sounds bizarre.
CAROL - GFY with the Sun-Mon-Wed water classes, Fri lap swim and stretching. Yay, you with the improved breathing!
Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other.
Cait
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Post by Cait on Oct 6, 2024 15:35:34 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers Yesterday Sat I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 25 pts. We walked 2.2 mi before breakfast, and I walked 1 mi to the Farmers Market for fruit, and to the restaurant to pick up lunch takeout, so 3.2 mi for the day. My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for yesterday: - Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: N - Avoid salted snacks: 💚 - No “seconds” with snack: 💚 - No eating out of a container: 💚 - Limit phone after 9 pm: 💚 - Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: 💚 - FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): 💚 - JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚 DH needed to walk early because of baseball playoffs - 4 games to watch yesterday! Today 2 games. This am I walked down to watch the Long Beach Marathon, half marathon, and bike tour. I saw the top finisher of the half marathon come by, police leading him. It was foggy, temp in low 60’s. Mile 8 was on the beach path below the bluff. Mile 25 was on street along the bluff.   Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other. Cait |
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Post by Carol on Oct 6, 2024 22:56:25 GMT
Sunday!
Phew! The wind finally stopped blowing! We've been in a "red alert" warning for a couple of days, so hopefully the worst is past. We need rain, though!
CAIT -- Good job on (most of) your HHs. Remind yourself why you should do your PT/ST, though. I believe runners prefer cool, cloudy days, so sounds like your weather was perfect for them. I can't quite make out what the bricks in the walking path spell out, other than "ER." Could you tell me?
KELLY -- I think you start your new position this week -- good luck!
I just got back from water class and stretching.
55/250 miles
17/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr:19; May:21; June:17; July:14; Aug:13; Sept:13; Oct: 4/31
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Post by tickyboo on Oct 7, 2024 10:15:17 GMT
Good Morning!!
I added 5.73 miles Fri - Sun.
The office had a good-bye luncheon for me on Friday.
The weekend was pretty laid back. I had some blood work done for the thyroid and it has not really changed yet. I see the endocrinologist next week. Took Sadie to vet for a check-up Saturday morning her blood sugar was 127.
Sunday after Church was mostly a DOR other than I took a walk.
Today is my first day with the new position. Thanks for the good luck.
Cait: Good job on overall good days with your HHs and walking your miles.
Carol: Good job on the swimming laps, stretching, and water class. I am sure with time you will be able to swim long distance without stopping.
Waving to all!! Happy Walking!!
WATP/EX: 66.25 Tracker miles:118.88
2024 WATP/EX miles:630.28 Tracker miles:1046.44
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Post by Carol on Oct 7, 2024 16:43:52 GMT
Monday, Monday!
KELLY -- Sounds like you had a good weekend, with some walking, church, and DOR. Nice!
This afternoon I plan to do a little shopping, mainly for my sister's birthday gift, since we'll be gone. Of course, if I see something I "need" for the trip, I just may have to pick it up. wink, wink
I went to the morning water class & stretched in the pool.
57/250 miles
18/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr:19; May:21; June:17; July:14; Aug:13; Sept:13; Oct: 5/31
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Post by Cait on Oct 8, 2024 1:56:22 GMT
Good Evening, Challengers
Yesterday Sun I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 19 pts. I walked .3 mi to watch the Long Beach Marathon/Half Marathon, and then we walked 3.5 mi for Sunday breakfast, so 3.8 mi for the day. I did 13 mins of PT/ST before dinner 🥳.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) for yesterday:
- Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: 💚
- Avoid salted snacks: 💚
- No “seconds” with snack: 💚
- No eating out of a container: 💚
- Limit phone after 9 pm: 💚
- Evening: “Snack on Inspo”; Read prayers, quotes, whys and goals: 💚
- FFFE (Food-Free Fasting Evenings): 💚
- JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚
We enjoyed lunch outside on the patio.
Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other.
Cait
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