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Post by djpiper on Sept 4, 2017 11:58:19 GMT
Hello! It's Labor Day and students everywhere are getting ready to go back to school if they haven't already. Even if we ourselves aren't going back to school, somehow it feels like the start of something. Let's take advantage of that feeling of a clean slate with a get back to basics challenge. Remember the 8 healthy guidelines? Me neither, so I looked them up: at least 5 fruits&veggies, 2 servings healthy oils, choose whole grain whenever possible, 2-3 servings dairy, get enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of lean proteins, limit added sugar or alcohol, drink at least 6 8oz servings of water, and take a daily vitamin-mineral supplement if needed. And let's seal the deal by keeping a daily journal and tracking these guidelines as well as our food choices! With each other's support, we got this!!
WELCOME EVERYONE anytime and yes you can walk/jog/run or combo, cycling, spinning, swimming, aerobic classes, elliptical machine, yoga, pilates, strength train and core work too!
Each week you set and post your own attainable mileage/minutes goal and strive to achieve it. Saturday thru Friday is our fitness week with Saturday morning weigh-ins (WI). WIs are encouraged but optional. There is no judgement here!
This challenge runs from Labor Day thru October 1.
Our Current Challengers:
Amy- 2013(242.8), 2014 (190), 2015 (148.8), 2016 (147)(2017)196.6),202.6,198.6,197.8,195,193,192.6,191,189.4,187,183.4,187,190,186.6,190.4,194.8,
199.6,198.4,199,203,199.6,204.4,210,207.2
Brenda- (2017) 203.4,202.8,201.7,200.8,204.4,201.2,201.7,199.8,198.8,200.5,199,202.1,201.9,200.8
Deb-176.8
Mo- 215.2, 215, 216,212.4, 211.6, 214.6
Sue- 203
Good morning! Welcome to the start of a new challenge! There's something about Labor Day weekend that makes me want to start fresh with a clean slate. If you aren't already (like me), let's dig out a spiral notebook, find a pen and start off a journal today. That's today's homework assignment, no excuses! ;-D
Challenges this week:
Mon -journal it
Tues -at least 6 servings water
Wed -OP day
Thursday -vitamin/mineral supplement
Friday -at least 5 fruits&veggies
Sat -at least 2 healthy oils
Sun -1 - 2 servings lean protein
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Post by djpiper on Sept 4, 2017 12:12:18 GMT
Hello! I hope you all don't mind me starting a new challenge a little early! It's been unseasonably cool up here in Syracuse and except for today's, it's supposed to continue being unseasonably cold. It just doesn't feel like summer anymore plus I really feel a need for a new challenge.
I have dropped my other WIs, they kept getting lost anyway -possibly a reflection on my attitude the past couple of months as I struggled to make progress anywhere at all! The new WI is a disappointment but starting point. I still have lots of school supplies leftover from the days when I had school-age kids (when did they get so old?). So I'm off right now to get a notebook and start journaling. Not just tracking but really journaling. Maybe then I'll figure out why I've struggled so much recently.
This is also a fresh start for me in a different way. For the past 3 years I have entered each autumn recovering from some debilitating injury. In 2014, I had knee surgery for a torn meniscus, in 2015 I was recovering from a broken rib, and last year I was recovering from serious foot surgery. This year, WOOHOO, no new injuries!! Now's my opportunity to seriously start fresh, I've got to take advantage of it! Plus I know I've got good friends here to support me. You all are awesome!!
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Post by finaldescent on Sept 4, 2017 12:16:16 GMT
Hello! It's Labor Day and students everywhere are getting ready to go back to school if they haven't already. Even if we ourselves aren't going back to school, somehow it feels like the start of something. Let's take advantage of that feeling of a clean slate with a get back to basics challenge. Remember the 8 healthy guidelines? Me neither, so I looked them up: at least 5 fruits&veggies, 2 servings healthy oils, choose whole grain whenever possible, 2-3 servings dairy, get enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of lean proteins, limit added sugar or alcohol, drink at least 6 8oz servings of water, and take a daily vitamin-mineral supplement if needed. And let's seal the deal by keeping a daily journal and tracking these guidelines as well as our food choices! With each other's support, we got this!!
WELCOME EVERYONE anytime and yes you can walk/jog/run or combo, cycling, spinning, swimming, aerobic classes, elliptical machine, yoga, pilates, strength train and core work too!
Each week you set and post your own attainable mileage/minutes goal and strive to achieve it. Saturday thru Friday is our fitness week with Saturday morning weigh-ins (WI). WIs are encouraged but optional. There is no judgement here!
This challenge runs from Labor Day thru October 1.
Our Current Challengers:
Amy- 2013(242.8), 2014 (190), 2015 (148.8), 2016 (147)(2017)196.6),202.6,198.6,197.8,195,193,192.6,191,189.4,187,183.4,187,190,186.6,190.4,194.8,
199.6,198.4,199,203,199.6,204.4,210,207.2
Brenda- (2017) 203.4,202.8,201.7,200.8,204.4,201.2,201.7,199.8,198.8,200.5,199,202.1,201.9,200.8
Deb-176.8
Mo- 214.6
Sue- 203
Good morning! Welcome to the start of a new challenge! There's something about Labor Day weekend that makes me want to start fresh with a clean slate. If you aren't already (like me), let's dig out a spiral notebook, find a pen and start off a journal today. That's today's homework assignment, no excuses! ;-D
Challenges this week:
Mon -journal it
Tues -at least 6 servings water
Wed -OP day
Thursday -vitamin/mineral supplement
Friday -at least 5 fruits&veggies
Sat -at least 2 healthy oils
Sun -1 - 2 servings lean protein
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Post by sunrose49 on Sept 4, 2017 12:17:32 GMT
Good morning
Debbie, thanks for the start today and the start of a new challenge. I love what you wrote and you made me laugh at "Remember the 8 healthy guidelines? Me neither,"
Debbie, thanks for reminding us of the healthy guidelines. It was good to read and remind myself of what I should be doing. I hope September will be a better month for us all.
Not sure if I am flying to Florida today or not. So if I don't check in the rest of the week that means I got on the plane and wish me luck with the new hurricane possibly headed to the states.
Waving to Amy and Mo
Brenda
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Post by finaldescent on Sept 4, 2017 12:19:05 GMT
Tough assignment for me, but I will work on it.
I posted this weeks weight as my starting point. It is actually down but I have a long way to go. I need to lose this weight but keep playing around with it. I know I can do it!
Deb, thanks for the fresh start. I was just thinking of the healthy guidelines yesterday.
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Post by sunrose49 on Sept 4, 2017 12:19:30 GMT
Mo good idea to start fresh with the wi's
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Post by amyrs on Sept 4, 2017 12:30:55 GMT
Hello! It's Labor Day and students everywhere are getting ready to go back to school if they haven't already. Even if we ourselves aren't going back to school, somehow it feels like the start of something. Let's take advantage of that feeling of a clean slate with a get back to basics challenge. Remember the 8 healthy guidelines? Me neither, so I looked them up: at least 5 fruits&veggies, 2 servings healthy oils, choose whole grain whenever possible, 2-3 servings dairy, get enough protein by choosing at least a serving or two of lean proteins, limit added sugar or alcohol, drink at least 6 8oz servings of water, and take a daily vitamin-mineral supplement if needed. And let's seal the deal by keeping a daily journal and tracking these guidelines as well as our food choices! With each other's support, we got this!!
WELCOME EVERYONE anytime and yes you can walk/jog/run or combo, cycling, spinning, swimming, aerobic classes, elliptical machine, yoga, pilates, strength train and core work too!
Each week you set and post your own attainable mileage/minutes goal and strive to achieve it. Saturday thru Friday is our fitness week with Saturday morning weigh-ins (WI). WIs are encouraged but optional. There is no judgement here!
This challenge runs from Labor Day thru October 1.
Our Current Challengers:
Amy- 2013(242.8), 2014 (190), 2015 (148.8), 2016 (147)(2017)196.6),208
Brenda- (2017) 203.4,202.8,201.7,200.8,204.4,201.2,201.7,199.8,198.8,200.5,199,202.1,201.9,200.8
Deb-176.8
Mo- 214.6
Sue- 203
Good morning! Welcome to the start of a new challenge! There's something about Labor Day weekend that makes me want to start fresh with a clean slate. If you aren't already (like me), let's dig out a spiral notebook, find a pen and start off a journal today. That's today's homework assignment, no excuses! ;-D
Challenges this week:
Mon -journal it
Tues -at least 6 servings water
Wed -OP day
Thursday -vitamin/mineral supplement
Friday -at least 5 fruits&veggies
Sat -at least 2 healthy oils
Sun -1 - 2 servings lean protein
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Post by djpiper on Sept 4, 2017 12:39:07 GMT
Okay, I have at least 1 accomplishment today -I dug out a notebook and pen! Now to actually use it, lol!
It's great to hear from everyone! Brenda, it didn't occur to me that you might not be able to actually fly to Florida! I hope you are safe and happy regardless of how your plans end up!
Mo, good to hear from you! Great minds think alike, lol!
Amy, how are you doing?
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Post by sunrose49 on Sept 4, 2017 12:43:32 GMT
Debbie, I can fly there it's all clear today. It's over the weekend and getting home that I'm worried about. I got my journal out and tracked breakfast ;-)
Amy good to see you.
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Post by finaldescent on Sept 4, 2017 12:47:06 GMT
Its wonderful to see everyone here.
Our plan at the house to do lots of yard work and housework but it is so hard to be disciplined when it will be a beautiful day!
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Post by amyrs on Sept 4, 2017 12:49:07 GMT
Good morning. My mouse is finally working I and the printer works again.I cleaned out what i don't want I want the yearly weights and the present, ordered a cell phone and went to Walmart to get straight talk for my phone 45 dollars a month unlimited data. i phone 7 plus unlocked. so I can use Straight talk. I am starting over today. I will let the nutrisystem go. farfalle whole wheat 4 1/2 cups. light shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups 8 oz tuna 3 cups of vice popcorn 3 apples. I got a raise in my medication and wake up tired . I want to exercise but it is difficult. The night I did not take my meds I did 30 minutes on the treadmill but that isn't a good way. I move apartments September 12. A week from tomorrow.
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Post by amyrs on Sept 4, 2017 12:52:35 GMT
It is so wonderful to see you three and me. Happy Labor dy. Russ nd I are going ti Labor Fess at the Madison Labor temple there is an eating tent and tables of progressive organizations and politicians. then later Russ and I are going to hi sisters to celebrate Labor day.
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Post by amyrs on Sept 4, 2017 13:30:34 GMT
And someone is cleaning Labor day for me the agency owner nice. I am overwhelmed here.
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Post by djpiper on Sept 4, 2017 14:02:22 GMT
I was overdo for a hair coloring so today seemed the perfect day to do it! I really haven't been taking care of myself for awhile now.
Amy, sorry the meds are making you tired, that's got to be frustrating. I hope you get your food choices sort out. Sounds like you and Russ have an enjoyable day ahead of you, enjoy!
Brenda, enjoy your Florida vacation and don't sweat the weather, it'll work out!
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Post by djpiper on Sept 4, 2017 14:03:41 GMT
Mo, I hope you can enjoy the yard work on such a beautiful day, even if you prefer to be doing something else (I hear that sister)!
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