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Post by tickyboo on Apr 1, 2024 9:05:00 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 51 five-month walking challenges, including the one we finished April 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 April 1, 2024, is "250 Miles by Sept. 1, 2024."
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Post by tickyboo on Apr 1, 2024 9:16:13 GMT
Good Morning!!
I had a nice long weekend.
I added 8.25 miles some walking, some WATP, and some lawn mowing.
Cait: Good job with overall good days. Interesting about the mushrooms on the burnt trees.
Good information. I truly feel it is so sad that so many ingredients that the US allows in our foods are outlawed in many other countries.
Michelle: You are doing well. I still have to do my taxes. Plan to do that Wednesday or Saturday.
Waving to all!! Happy Walking!!
WATP/EX: 328.01 Tracker miles:536.60
2024 WATP/EX miles:214.77 Tracker Miles:340.62
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Post by Cait on Apr 1, 2024 15:36:07 GMT
Good Morning Challengers and thanks for the start, KELLY! Yesterday 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 after breakfast 2.2 miles. I did 11 mins of PT exercises before dinner 🥳. My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) 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: 💚 Yesterday Lucy was on her nest. She hadn’t been there the day before. I had been worried that we’d scared them off. We saw the first butterfly of the year! I chased it trying to get a pic 😂.  DH ate the last 2 Reese’s pkgs of 2 cups this past week. That’s the longest time any Halloween candy ever stayed in my home since EVER. Of course we were gone 3 of the 5 months, but still an NSV, I think. I ended the week with 11.1 miles and 21 mins of PT/ST on 2/7 days 🥳. I need to improve on that. I ended the month with 65.9 miles. I ended the 5 month 250 mile challenge with 324.5 miles. I ended March with 27/31 evenings of Food-Free Fasting Evenings! Wow what a difference that made. I feel so much better to be mostly off the night eating rollercoaster. It’s the major reason my weight was down. I had been gaining each month since end of October. Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other. Cait |
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Post by tickyboo on Apr 2, 2024 8:26:33 GMT
Good Morning!!
I added 2 mile WATP yesterday. Not much moving yesterday at work as I was tasking all day and only had 2 nurse visits the other patients cancelled.
It rained most of the day and quite heavily at times.
Not sure if I managed to catch it cold or if it is allergies acting up from the grass mowing. Negative COVID as a precaution will take another just to be sure.
Went to bed early as I was falling asleep while trying to read.
Cait: Impressive stats. I am sure you will pick up on the PT. Thanks for chasing the butterfly for a picture.
Waving to all!! Happy Walking!!
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Post by Cait on Apr 2, 2024 21:51:46 GMT
Good Afternoon, Challengers Yesterday I did 5/6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 1 snack, used 24 pts. We walked after breakfast 2.1 miles. My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) yesterday: - Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: N - Avoid salted snacks: N - 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): N - JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚 I discovered there’s still one pkg of 2 Reese’s pb cups from Halloween. I thought DH had finished them off! Oh well, I guess he’s going for a record on how long it can stay uneaten. 🤷🏻♀️🤔 Actually, now I’m thinking that one year Halloween candy stayed in the freezer for quite a long time. Anyway, it’s not mine. 🙏 Today on our walk we saw a crushed egg on the road next to the turnout where Lucy was nesting. She wasn’t there, and the nest looked like it had been disturbed. 🙁 The contractor and his helper have started building the new woodshed, poured concrete yesterday. They’re hauling away fire and construction debris today. Progress. You can see burned trees in the yard, but living trees in the distance.  Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other. Cait |
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Post by Carol on Apr 2, 2024 22:02:34 GMT
Tuesday!
Happy April! Was anyone fooled yesterday? I managed to "get" Fred by telling him I was through gardening, that my back couldn't take it and the jars and canning equipment were just taking up space. Ha, ha! He was mourning the loss of garden tomatoes when I fessed up.
CAIT -- sounds like things are going well with you in the north country. Glad you didn't scare off the goose! The sugar and salt info is interesting, and I find the drastic reduction in hypertension/stroke (over several years, I understand) amazing. I'm very happy I quit drinking soda, except for a coke after lunch when I'm driving on a trip (about 6 times a year), probably 40 years ago. My dentist, particularly, is happy.
KELLY -- glad Leroy's blood work was great! Good job keeping up with your WATP, and I hope your cold/allergies ease quickly.
MICHELLE -- good to hear from you again! I know you're happy tax season is winding down. I'll bet your time with Clair proved welcome!
I think I'll start doing my back PT again, if I can find the sheet with the exercises!
I swam laps Friday and today and went to water class yesterday. I didn't make the 250-mile goal for this challenge (ended with 187), but I'm going to give it my best shot for this one!
4/250 miles
2/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr: 22/30
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Post by tickyboo on Apr 3, 2024 14:28:15 GMT
Good Morning!!! We have had rain all week, and very heavy at times. I added a 2 mile WATP yesterday.
I am feeling fine so must have been allergy related.
Cait: Good job on another good day. So glad things are coming together in the recovery from the fire. Sad about Lucy's nest. Carol: Good job with your swimming and water class. I am sure you will get to 250 this challenge. Nope no April Fool's for me this year. Waving to all!! Happy Walking!! WATP/EX: 4 Tracker miles:5.40 2024 WATP/EX miles:218.77 Tracker Miles:348.41 |
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Post by Cait on Apr 3, 2024 15:21:19 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers
Yesterday I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 1 snack, used 19 pts. We walked before breakfast 2.2 miles.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) 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: 💚
We have roof beams on the new woodshed and the guys just arrived to get back at it.
KELLY - GFY with the 8.25 mi weekend, and 2 mi WATP Mon & Tues.
CAROL - GJ with the lap swim Fri and Tues, and water class Mon. Glad you’re going to start doing back PT exercises again. That will help with prep for your trip. Your 187 mi for the last challenge is impressive, especially considering you’ve been recovering from heart attacks, stent procedure and back problems.
MICHELLE - Yay! You got through the last big work marathon, kept up with your steps, and Clair’s walking and PT, and lived to tell the tale. Relentless, indeed. Loved hearing your memories of the “before time.” We are so fortunate to have been able to change. I too have horror stories of “how it was” 100+ lbs heavier and bingeing on junk food, 20+ years ago, and am very grateful for WW, OA, and God’s help. I feel so much better at age 76 than I did at 54 when I went back to WW for the 3rd (I think) time.
Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other.
Cait
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Post by tickyboo on Apr 4, 2024 8:37:53 GMT
Good Morning!!
I had a nice day off. Took Roscoe one of the dogs to the vet 1st thing in the morning. Got some laundry done and was able to read some and also watch more of The Baxters that we have been watching on Prime. I will be said when we are done.
I added a 4 miles WATP in the morning just before lunch. High point day as we went out for supper to a diner that has a dairy bar. I had a hot fudge sundae after we ate slippery beef pot pie. Definitely should have shared it.
Cait: Good job on another good day. Sounds like the wood shed is coming along.
Waving to all!!! Happy Walking!!
WATP/EX: 8 Tracker miles:10.01
2024 WATP/EX miles:222.77 Tracker Miles:353.02
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Post by Cait on Apr 4, 2024 15:35:59 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers
Yesterday I did 3/6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 1 snack, used 20 pts. We walked before breakfast 2.2 miles. I did 12 mins of ST exercises before dinner.
My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) yesterday:
- Do at least 10 mins of PT/ST: 💚
- Avoid salted snacks: N
- 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): N
- JGTB (Just Go To Bed) around 10 - 11 pm: 💚
KELLY - GFY with the 4 mi WATP. Glad you enjoyed your day off work.
Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other.
Cait
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Post by Carol on Apr 4, 2024 21:47:44 GMT
THURSDAY!
Just a quick catch up: Water class yesterday and stretching in the pool and walking today and stretching afterward. I still had to stop to catch my breath several times, but I enjoyed being out in the sunshine.
8/250 miles
4/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr: 4/30
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Post by tickyboo on Apr 5, 2024 8:33:40 GMT
Good Morning!!
I added a 3 mile WATP. I was hoping to walk at lunch but had a training to attend.
Hoping to be motivated this weekend to finish organizing my home office this weekend.
Cait: Good job on your miles and ST exercises.
Carol: Good start to the challenge. Hoping the shortness of breath lessens with time.
Have a great day and weekend.
WATP/EX:11 Tracker miles:14.62
2024 WATP/EX miles:225.77 Tracker Miles:357.63
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Post by Cait on Apr 5, 2024 15:45:11 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers Yesterday I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 15 pts. We walked after lunch 2.2 miles. My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) 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 went to the valley in the am to do an errand and get groceries. After lunch we walked. It’s been in the low 30’s the past couple of mornings. I was suspicious about the pts on the popcorn I ate Mon and Wed evenings and so I double checked it. I had tracked 5-6 pts but it was the wrong product - the correct product is 11 pts. So I went back and corrected my tracker. I’m still “in budget” for pts for the week, but I also checked the sodium, fats, etc. in the popcorn. It’s labeled “simply salted.” That strengthened my commitment not to eat that any longer. Sodium 1,100 mg and fats 27.5 g, saturated fat 12.5 g. I also read an article about sodium and its effects on arteries and blood pressure. I can’t un-know this stuff! My NYT subscription lets me share 10 articles per month. Here’s the article: Are You Eating Too Much Salt?
Sodium is everywhere in our diets. We asked experts for the bottom line on its health risks.www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/well/eat/sodium-salt-diet.html?unlocked_article_code=1.iE0.k3tM.6JBGuZkvOcvj&smid=url-shareCAROL - GJ with the water class and stretching Wed and walking/stretching Thurs. Being out in the sunshine at least for a little while makes so much difference in how I feel! KELLY - GFY with the 3 mi WATP. I did a few things yesterday to clean up my home office. Baby steps. Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other. Cait |
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Post by Carol on Apr 6, 2024 0:22:50 GMT
TGIFRIDAY!
CAIT -- I read the NYT article on sodium, too. When I was in cardiac rehab there was a man who was restricted to (I think) 1,000 mg/day. He and his wife were really struggling to meet that goal, as you can imagine! As far as I know, there isn't a good way to calculate how much salt one is actually consuming. I just try not to add salt at the table (although that can be a challenge, too). Good job with your HHs.
KELLY -- good job with your WATP, and good luck with your office organizing project! Just think how good it will feel to finish that goal!
I swam laps today and stretched. My breathing was just the tiniest bit better, so I am hopeful!
10/250 miles
5/75 stretching
Stretching: 2018:141; 2019:192; 2020:182; 2021:190; 2022:195; 2023:191
Jan:19; Feb:13; Mar:19; Apr: 5/30
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Post by Cait on Apr 6, 2024 15:44:33 GMT
Good Morning, Challengers Yesterday I did all 6 of my main HHs, ate in my 💚 zone of pts. I had 3 meals, 0 snack, used 20 pts. We walked after lunch 2.2 miles. I did 14 mins of PT exercises before dinner 🥳. My “KISS” HHs (Keep it Simple and Specific) 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: 💚 This am I attended my weekly WW virtual workshop: “13 simple swaps that save you Points.”    Here’s the topic article: www.weightwatchers.com/us/m/cms/13-simple-swaps-to-save-you-points-0424Be well, and take care, for ourselves and for each other. Cait |
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