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Post by tickyboo on May 1, 2021 13:34:05 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 43 five-month walking challenges, including the one we finished May 1, 2021. 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 will 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 Jun1, 2020, is "250 Miles by Oct 1, 2021."
You are welcome to join us at any time.
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Post by tickyboo on May 1, 2021 13:47:43 GMT
Good Morning!!
I added 2 miles yesterday. Ready for the new Challenge.
Connie: You will rock the next Challenge.
Cait: It is a lot of work setting up a new place. Wow, a bigger yard. Hope you and the DH enjoy working in the yard. Good job with the ending numbers.
Carol: You ended the Challenge good too. Sorry the back did not like the walking. Hope the back heals up soon.
Have a great weekend. Happy walking!!
WATP/EX Miles:355 Fitbit miles:529.79 final results 2021 WATP/EX miles:305 Fitbit miles:458.94
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Post by tickyboo on May 1, 2021 13:59:47 GMT
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Post by Cait on May 1, 2021 16:05:39 GMT
Good Morning Challengers!
Yesterday I did all 6 of my main HHs, stayed in my đ zone of pts.
My âKISSâ HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) - Avoid salted snacks: đ - JGTB: đ
2 microhabits: - â50 pushawaysâ: đ - âNo seconds with snackâ: đ
Yesterday we walked 2 mi. Sis returned from our Broâs in Indio and we went out to lunch at a Mexican food sports bar and grill - our first âindoorâ restaurant dining in a year - although at this place the indoor area is open to the outdoors. Then we came back and spent the afternoon and early evening outside on the patio just talking. So nice to be together. Sis just left for the airport.
I had 2 margaritas with lunch, a fajita salad, and only a few chips and guacamole with the meal. Then 0 pts dinner and 0 pts snack. I was sort of amazed with myself, and grateful, being so rational đ€Ł Too often, if I eat above my đ zone I go way over - throw in the towel. I feel so good this am, not having overeaten. Now Iâm focusing on being rational in my choices today. I know the risk is there for me, with Sis leaving, post-event, post-WI âturbulence in the wakeâ eating. One day at a time.
KELLY - thanks for the start! I didnât notice you had done it and so I started it about an hour after you did. Then I saw your post and I deleted mine đ€Ș. BTW - weâve now done 43 challenges including the one we just finished! Re the yard - DH does like yard work but this is too much for him. Weâre going to have to get help, especially for when weâre gone.
CONNIE - yay, you, getting in more walking because of the challenge! Yes! đ„ł The number goal is just to help us get moving more, which is the REAL goal đ€ Averaging 2 mi per day or 13 mi per week or 50 mi in a month, 250 mi in 5 months - all ways to help us just move more đ€ Be well and take care, for ourselves, and for each other.
Cait
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Post by Cait on May 2, 2021 16:04:31 GMT
Good Morning Dimers!
Yesterday I did 1/6 of my main HHs, went above my red zone of pts but at least I went to bed by midnight and didnât eat as much as in the past. But then I stayed up reading in bed until I finished the book.
My âKISSâ HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) - Avoid salted snacks: N - JGTB: N
2 microhabits: - â50 pushawaysâ: N - âNo seconds with snackâ: N
Yesterday I got up to see Sis before she left.
I attended a WW National Zoom meeting since my regular local virtual meeting is now a studio meeting, and I liked it, liked the leader. They invited us into âbreakoutâ sessions in smaller groups at the end of the meeting for a few minutes and I liked that. I hadnât seen that before except in work things.
DH and I walked 2.7 mi and got our lunch takeout. We sat out on the deck in the afternoon.
Be well and take care, for ourselves, and for each other.
Cait
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Post by Cait on May 2, 2021 19:58:12 GMT
The WW Weekly technique article didnât come via e-mail today. If you have the WW app, you can find it under the âDiscoverâ icon at the bottom of your screen - the one that resembles a newspaper. The topic is âHow literally changing your brain can bring you closer to your goals.ââNeuroplasticity is the capacity for our brains to change based on what we do, learn, and experience.â Formâand strengthenâthe pathways in your brain to get closer to your long-term goals. Start by answering these questions: 1. What paths (think of them as repetitive actions) do you automatically take in your day-to-day life? Are they leading you away from your long-term goals? 2. What newer paths could you build to get closer to those goals? Jot down those new paths you could takeâand when youâd choose them instead of your old paths. These are your choice points. Remind yourself of your intention and your choice points daily. Reflect on the paths you chose to help see your progress. Keep an eye on how and where you can make tweaks. Letâs dive a little deeper... No matter how old you are, you can change your brain. We also have the capacity to choose which habits we want to develop, and we can create new pathways in our brains to make it easier to do those habits. Letâs say you tend to rely on premade meals when youâre short on time, but you have big dreams of upping your cooking skills. Grabbing those premade meals is a path that might not be working for you. A new path you could build: coming up with a handful of quick meals you can whip up at home. The more you practice your new pathway (here, itâs making a simple meal at home), the more itâll become second nature. Thatâs because both mental and physical strength are built through repetition. Our brains change to make it easier for us to repeat our new paths moving forward. And the recipe cards:
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Post by Carol on May 2, 2021 23:47:37 GMT
SUNDAY! MAY!
KELLY,âthanks for getting us started with the May part of the new challenge. You had a great April! đđđ
CAITâGFY staying in your yellow zone and meeting your HHs before your backslide.youâll be back on track before you know it! You time with your sister sounds so lovely! We have a small yard, but it requires a lot of work, it seems. This year we hired our neighbor to help with weeding and mulching. He finished in 9 hours what would have taken us several full days! Guess it helps that heâs 25-ish!đ
CONNIEâ this group has been good for me, too, in that it keeps me accountable. Youâll do great this month!
My back is still bothersome, but I went for a bike ride today. Iâm counting 3 challenge miles for my hour ride, and I just finished stretching.
3/250 miles 1/75 stretching Stretching: 2018:141;2019:192; 2020:182 2021: Jan.15; February:13; March 16; April: 17; May: 1/31
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Post by tickyboo on May 3, 2021 10:41:43 GMT
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Post by tickyboo on May 3, 2021 10:52:30 GMT
Good Morning!!
I had a nice weekend. Actually had a chance to rest a little.
Cait: Good job on your miles. I am sure Sunday was a better day of meeting your HHs.
Carol: Good job on the bike ride and stretching.
Waving to all. Happy Walking!!
WATP/EX Miles: 5 Fitbit miles: 6.26 2021 WATP/EX miles: 310 Fitbit miles:465.2
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Post by Carol on May 3, 2021 20:56:38 GMT
MONDAY!
We had to run the AC yesterday, but today it's chilly. Sheesh! I still love spring, though!
KELLY -- glad you had a time to rest over the weekend. Have a good week at work.
I went to water aerobics this morning (2 miles), and I just finished stretching. I am trying to focus a little on my core, because I think that would help my back. The trouble is, I hate doing core work!
5/250 miles 2/75 stretching Stretching: 2018:141;2019:192; 2020:182 2021: Jan.15; February:13; March 16; April: 17; May: 2/31
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Post by Cait on May 3, 2021 22:19:19 GMT
Good Afternoon Dimers!
Yesterday I did 4/6 of my main HHs, stayed in my đ§Ązone of pts. I had a pastry with sugar and a few salted nuts as an afternoon snack, but didnât feel triggered to go on and eat more, thank you God. Only exceeded yellow zone by 1 pt. We had large salads for dinner so that helped keep the pts down after the indulgence.
My âKISSâ HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) - Avoid salted snacks: N - JGTB: đ
2 microhabits: - â50 pushawaysâ: đ - âNo seconds with snackâ: đ
Yesterday we walked 3.7 mi for breakfast at our regular place, outdoor seating. I sat out on the deck for lunch and for a while in the afternoon and napped a bit later, which helped after the late night reading Sat night.
Be well and take care, for ourselves, and for each other.
Cait
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Post by amyrs on May 3, 2021 22:56:40 GMT
I started over today eating vegan. But my portions need to be more controlled. I measured 6 cooked ups of rotini for tomorrow. after I cooked it. I added non fat marinara sauce . And 2 cups of frozen blueberries thawed make 2cups of blueberries I ear 4 half cups. About 1400 calories. am sureI added 4.5 cus of precooked rotini. But today it wa so many more cups stuffed.
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Post by amyrs on May 3, 2021 22:59:19 GMT
Befor e I have a shorter table to put I start exercising Scott Vanessa and I are rearranging my area in kitchen and living room where my bed is by the window. I have a short3r table to keeper my laptop. We have a smaller table to put to eat a microwave desk. We put the microwave alr3ady on a counter.
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Post by amyrs on May 4, 2021 0:00:34 GMT
I moved the giant size table into the hallway on e end in the bedroom where I don't sleep. Tomorrow Scott can break it down which I don't know. my back hurts But we made space. I want to start toning and walking on treadmill. I will have to start slowly. I have to find the tapes for the body gym. I have path to bathroom that's good.
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Post by amyrs on May 4, 2021 9:42:18 GMT
I like the shorter table to use my computer on. The microwave tale is good to eat on and clears space too. Scott will be surprised when he comes this morning to see it is in the hallway. I am eating 6 cooked cups of whole wheat rotini and Whole Foods marinara sauce with no fat and 2 cups of blueberries about 1400 calories. I am very happy. I moved and there is space to tone if I can find the dvds with my body gym. U even have space for WATP. my treadmill I can start slowly at 1.5mph.
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