Day 9 - calories @ 2000 or less - 2 pauses left
Day 5 - exercise - 3 pauses left

Well, my knee has been bothering me a lot lately, but I love my step aerobics and kept going anyway. Probably wasn't the smartest idea, but, I really do enjoy my workouts and I always have that fear that if I take a break, that I'll lose the "habit" of working out! Finally though, I have decided I need to let my knee heal and talked my husband into letting me buy a stationary bike. Ended up coming home with a spinning bike. Now, I can keep working out, but give my knee a break since bikes cause less knee strain. Hopefully I can be back on my step in time.

Gramma - Glad to see you get going again. Sometimes 1 challenge is plenty!

Gotta run!

Hi Ladies,

Day 1 - New Challenges:
Continue Working out 6 days a week (done for today) 1 pause
Continue Recording in my food diary (done for today) 1 pause
Honestly, I'm not sure what else to add to this right now. Since I'm switching up programs I'm not sure exactly what the challenges will be...so, I'm reserving the right to modify this if necessary!

Day - Scale Avoidance
Well, I had to use one of my 2 pauses left because I'm starting a new program & part of it is weighing/measuring all over. So, I'm down to 1 pause on this.

My life is really chaotic right now. Work is insanely busy, as you can imagine. I've sent about 20 volunteers to San Diego, which probably doesn't sound like much, but it takes a lot of work to coordinate all this & do my regular stuff as well. I found out last night my cousin isn't doing very well. He was accidentally shot a few weeks ago. Because it hit near his spine, they were afraid it affected his nervous system and not sure if he would walk again. Yesterday he was taken back to the hospital, I don't know all the details but his kidneys were failing. They had him in surgery to remove his legs, not sure if he'd make it through the surgery. He did, now they aren't sure if he'll make it through the next few days. I'm so stunned by all this and I've been too busy to really think about it, it really doesn't make much sense to me. I know when I leave and have a few minutes to myself I'm going to fall apart. I'm sorry, I don't have time to write more right now. I hope you're all doing well. I'll write more when I get time...

Hey all. Well, bad food choices again today, but did meet all of my challenges. Even did the dreaded weights this morning Red. I think of you every time I do them, and wish I could love them like you do.

Nikki, you are in my thoughts. I hope for the best for your cousin.

Everyone else, keep up the work. Take care of yourselves. Have a super evening.

Hey ya'll! I'm a brand new memeber and just ran across this challenge. Next week I am starting WW's at work, but I've been dieting on my own for about a month. I have also been walking most days for the last month. I know this is late in the challenge, but I'm going to try to walk 2 miles every day for the next 21 days. Only problem is I have class on Tuesday nights - 4 hours after work, so I have absolutely no time to excercise. So does that make me a level 3? With 3 pauses? Great site and all of you guys are amazing!!

beachlvr! Glad to have you here. I would just declare a level 3 myself. I usually workout 6 days a week and just count the 1 day off as a pause, or I'll try to do something little and quick to count as exercise to save a pause. Whatever works for you. Good luck with your challenge!

Nikki - You and your family are in our thoughts. Take care!

Good going Jolly! I must admit, I'm not a fan of weights myself.

Stretchin done

DJ and Shy, Thanks for the info and suggestions!

Hi all. Real quick post. I was up 3 hours last night with acid reflux, so I am exhausted. I did work out, and I did do my abs, so all challenges met for the day.

Keep up the good work everyone

Hey Guys - just a quick check in and I'm off to bed. I'm beat! Work is still insane & one of my volunteers in CA has gone missing (I'm hoping it's just a miscommunication), had class tonight, I did manage to get signed up for the dance classes and tennis class today. I haven't heard anything back about my cousin, as of this morning things were the same. My Mom sent me an email about an Aunt that has been diagnosed with cancer. I think I'm going to hide in a cave for a while. Oh - and nothing from the ex, don't know exactly what he was doing, but he's not made any other 'moves' - which right now is probably a good thing. Thanks for your support guys. I've actually been on and off the site a few times today, but haven't had time to write - but, I appreciate all the support.
Ok,
Challenge 3 - Day 3 I think
Workout - done
Diary tracking - done

Challenge 2 - I don't know what day I'm on! I'll figure it out tomorrow.
Scale avoidance - done

Keep up the great work you guys - the weekend is coming, hopefully I'll have time to catch up then.

No wonder we struggle with gaining control when so much of our lives is uncontrolable.

Thinking about you all and wishing for more gentle days ahead for you.

yesterday . . .
day 2 done.
3 pauses left

Hey all. Promise to spend more time typing tomorrow. All challenges met for today.

Nikki, before I forget again, to you. The job you do is amazing, and thank you. I hope you hear from your volunteer soon, though, so you don't have that worry. Good luck with your aunt, I am dealing with a similar situation. take care.

Everyone, have a wonderful weekend, and take care of yourselves. You are all worth it.

Day 13 - calories @ 2000 or less - 1 pause left
Day 8 - exercise - 3 pauses left

Just a quick catch-up. Took a pause day today. Just a crazy, busy day. I could try to go back and re-create what I ate, but I am just too tired to think and will probably miss things.

I'll try to catch up with you all tomorrow.

It's the end of Day 20. I will call them both good, yesterday and today, though yesterday was kind of a blur at the end because of yet another farewell party. Too many people leaving.
I just keep gaining weight. Too much eating. Too much drinking. It's so depressing. I am going to try to make a comeback in November, however, really turn things around again.
I'm wondering if I shouldn't stop just focusing on my weight, but focus on changing my life instead, changing my everyday routine, whether it's with eating or exercise or whatever. My life is in a total rut!
Ok, here's the plan. In addition to some food diary and possible calorie computation... I am thinking perhaps what I need to do is DO SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY. It can be small. It can be cleaning or reading a different paper or simply writing to a different person than I normally do. But I will do something different or new from my normal routine. Starting tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 28. Here goes!

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dj -- Crazy day, eh? Yeah, know how you feel. But look at you, on Day 13 already!

Shy -- You're almost done! Wow! And I do love your Mountain Dew time! And thanks for telling beachluvr how the challenge works. You people are my angels!

jolly -- You're doing well too. You too, have a great weekend!

gramma -- Thanks for the wishes of gentle days. That IS a nice wish. And what a wonderful colorful post! Yes, I am far away, aren't I? Thanks for the hello over all the miles.

Nikki -- How are you doing? A big hand to you for sticking with your challenges and keeping some semblance of order in your life. That must take a huge amount of effort, courage and determination! You are one strong woman!

beachluvr -- A belated welcome! Hope to see lots of you. Best of luck with your challenge!


Apple, Obsidian, Quiet where are you?

Took a pause yesterday.
Day 3 today.

Stretching done.
Have a wnderful day all.