Hey all. Restarted my challenges today. First two are the same - follow workout plan and no soda. I have made some changes to my eating plan, so the challenge is just to follow the menu. i am going to try, for 2 weeks, giving myself a free day. Make a list if I have to of cravings, and try and save it for Sunday. See if that helps control them during the week.

Day one complete.

have a good one all.

jolly
Good for you not giving up. Start at the beginning and make small changes. You are thinking the right thoughts. Good luck.

Day 18
All challenges complete

Good morning all, and thanks Shy. You are just rocketing along on your challenges, eh? Good for you!

I have to laugh. I got up this morning. Had my usual internal battle over whether or not I wanted to go to the gym. Got to the gym only to find . . . the door keys aren't working and I couldn't get in Ah well, at least I do have time to go after work tonight. Just kind of funny on me

I am a little more stiff, but doing pretty good today, as my sister had us do a 4 mile speed workout. I got my pace down to a 12:35 mile. Not bad. Progress is good. We are having a blast trying to figure out what marathon/vacation we want to plan for next year. Right now, the Vegas Extraterrestrial Midnight Marathon is kind of winning out. When you get to eat after race breakfast at the Little A'le Inn??? And can you imagine the t-shirts??

Have a great day all

Hurray for day 15 Red. I did get to the gym this afternoon and do my workout. Yeah! Then came home to make dinner. I was frustrated about a work situation, and I guess I hadn't sweated out enough GRRRRR, so went to make dinner and almost had an oops. Instead of carefully measuring out the meal, I was tempted to just eat as much as I could pile on the plate. Better judgement prevailed though, and i had my portion. And it was enough D)

So, day 2: no soda, follow fitness plan and follow menu - met! Here's to 19 more.

Have a great night all

I am going to do something today I have never done in all the challenges I have done to date. I am going to take a pause on exercise. I am physically and emotionally exhausted. Poor Bella had 104 fever and she won't leave my side. After a trip to the vet her fever is down to 103. She is either right under my feet or on my lap so there will be no exercise today.

Day 19
All challenges met except exercise taking a pause for today.

Update, progress, and sole search

so I've not been here for the last 5 days, and I appologize for that, but with a few things going on at home, I was either too tired to login or to busy.

Jolly commented about blaming all on the weight - I am here with you. I've been asking myself stupid questoin "well if I loose the weight, then I won't have that one bad thing about me"...let me tell you - if you ask be prepared for the answer. The answer I got from my mom and friends aligned AND suprised me. This lead to further sole search, questions, and doubts.
Me and my boyfriend (not even sue I should continue calling him that) still barely talk. It is already 11 days as he sleeps on the couch, and I hate it - why? Though I got mad at him too, I do not need a roommate, I either need a man, or I can afford my appartment on my own. I do hope we reconcile, hence I do not say anything. Both acting as friends, helping, watching a movie, but no connection (honestly I miss how he used to wake up, and kiss goodbye before work, etc.)
But I must admit, if not for his silence in the first place, I'd not be back to 3fc in god knows how much longer, I would not be stiking to drinking water or avoiding eating late!

Here is my update for the 7 days since I started the challenge

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Challenges:
A: H2O (Level 1)- drink 4 bottles of water per day --> Day 8 done
B: Time (Level 3)- do not eat past 7:30pm --> Day 6 (taken two pauses)
C: Excercise(L3)- gym daily --> Day 6 is done

My ticker does not reflect my current weight, last week when I began excercise I was 263, today scale said 255, once it moves just a little bit further I will fix it.

I am also from the Bay Area, and it would be great jolly to see you here!

Day 16 is in the bag! More later....

Day 3 done. Had some cravings, but dealt with them. Late night at work, so off to bed.

Hi everyone! Been gone for a few days, we went camping. No one threw up, so it was great! We were in a very uncrowded spot, which was nice. I don't know if people were staying away because of the fires, but they weren't anywhere near there, only some haze and limited views. Still spectacular though. I'd really like to get back up there in the fall. Probably not to camp though. Brrrr.
I guess I'm restarting my exercise challenge, we went hiking one day but nothing really aerobic. Went for a walk/jog this morning. I need to get back to my work out schedule. I kind of stopped last week with the heat and the smoke. Problem is DH is going out of town soon, and I can't really get out for long runs anyway. Maybe I'll make them ride their bikes along. And then I'll start some kind of diet challenge.
Red, you are doing GREAT!! Even though you are obviously having a hard time with it, you are sticking to it and that is great!!
Jolly, that LV midnight marathon sounds fun. I'm going to google it when I'm done here. Back when I was running a lot I was hoping to run a marathon in every state. I have 3 down, 47 to go. Don't have Nevada yet....
Can't wait for you to break into the 100's. It will be soon!!!! Way to go!
I have to run, the kids are starting to nag. Hi to everyone else!!

Hey all. Needed to do a lunch time post today. It's a day. Last night got even later. Stress this morning. I am tired. I just checked the calorie count on the sub I had for lunch. I knew it wasn't as healthy as Jared's choice, but didn't think it was THAT bad I am sticking with Subway!

Plus, I am stressing about 20th high school reunion notice. I have a real negative attitude about it. I know it is because I still am not proud of myself, and what I have accomplished with my life. I still feel like I am not good enough. Plus, I just don't have the social skills to make small talk with people I don't remember. I am sitting here looking at all of my flab and floppies, and wondering if I even want to go. I avoided the first 3.

So, in case you haven't been able to figure it out already , between work stress, reunion stress, and lack of sleep, I am in a bugger of a mood today.

Apple, that is cool that you wanted to run a marathon in every state! You rock. What 3 did you do already? I am jealous! I don't even know if I can do one, but I am pretty sure I want to try. You should join us at the ET Midnight Marathon! Breakfast at the Little A'le Inn. I love that name.

Anyway. Best get back to work, so that I don't stress out about that too. I will be taking pauses on the soda and meal challenges. Soda, as I needed some caffeine to kickstart my day, and the meal because the sub was way more than I expected

Catch you all tonight.

Hey all. First, kudos to you Red, for doing such a great job. How are you feeling getting to the gym again? I was inspired by a women's fitness magazine all abs edition. Oh to have that belly!

I am still in a funk, and down on myself, etc etc yadda yadda yadda. As earlier noted, I am taking a pause on the soda and calorie challenges. I did get to the gym.

It was real tempting to throw in the towel for the day, since I knew I was already taking a pause. However, I did keep from going completely out of control, so that is something anyway. When I found myself thinking about more food, I brushed my teeth. That helps. Now, I just need to find the motivation to go get a second workout in. But after last night, sleep is sounding a whole lot better

My pup is now playing hide and seek with her ball. She leaves it on the bookshelf, then barks at me for not finding it and throwing it for her

hope everyone else is having a good day

Sounds like some of us are having a hard time. It does happen. Jolly, there isn't anyone more important in the world than you are. I wish you could see in yourself what all of us see. Don't I wish all days were easy. With a house full of company and Bella sick I have been very busy. I have been doing what needs to be done but everything seems like work. Not been much fun. I miss having time to chat with everyone. This challenge has been the most difficult for me. Every day seems like pulling teeth to get enough eaten, to get my exercise done. I can't remember the last time I slept enough. Even though I have a large house with 5 extra people in it 4 of them under the age of 11 I seem to be stepping over around or on someone all the time. I hate confusion and chaos. This too shall pass and things will be back to normal. Can't wait until the first week of August when we go to the camp grounds. When things get rough remember a real tough time in your life. What is happening right now isn't as bad as that time.

Day 20
All challenges complete