I coudn't find this thread yesterday for some reason. So posting for yesterday and today.

yesterday I did fine. Stayed within my 1500 calories. 0/21
today though I blew it - 2040 calories! So do I call this a pause day? Let me know if this is wrong and I'll change it. 1 pause/21

Good morning everyone. I don't know what my first challenge will be yet, but I am hoping there is room for me to come back I have succeeded, failed, and now need every tool possible to get back on track!

I did my challenge for the first day last night, after I posted. I worked out for 27 minutes to a Jillian Michaels dvd. Today I plan to work out to "Yoga Booty Ballet". I like working out to dvds because then I have no excuse for not going anywhere. I felt inspired reading everyone's progress on here so I decided to join in, too. Wishing you all luck.

Hi everyone! Challenges completed for today! 15 min of walking with thw Wii game, and all the water in!

Water Challenge
Drink 80 oz of water per day - 0 passes 10/21
and
Exercise Challenge - starting slow!
At least 10 minutes of exercise 6 days a week - 0 passes 9/21

Wow just found this thread. There really is something for everything I need on 3FC...especially because I love a challenge!

1. No alcohol, candy, pizza, fries, or potato chips - those are my binge/comfort foods (3 pauses total)
2. Write 1 page of a screenplay - career goal is to be a screenwriter but my ideas live in note-form or my head (no pauses)
3. Exercise at least 30 minutes - just started working out again (no pauses)
4. Leave my house - I know that sounds weird but I'm recovering from depression/anxiety and don't have a job or any other reason to leave the house so I very rarely do (3 pauses)

Hey all Thanks for the welcome back. Where have I been hiding, Red? In a cave, I think. I am working on that though. With any tool I can use. I hear you on how to find the middle ground. Always an issue - putting enough pressure/expectation on myself, without putting so much that I go into panic mode. It's tough. My thoughts are with you.

Deputy Yorkie Good to see you here too. Of course, everyone remembers the fur children.

Everyone else, can't wait to meet you.

I still am not sure what I want to do for my first challenge or challenges. I am having to take baby steps in a lot of areas, to slowly regain ground I have lost. I went out and tried jogging for hte first time in a year. I had to do week one of a 10 weeks to your first 5k, and only a distance of a mile. Sad really, but I had been so afraid to even try. It felt really good, and I can't wait to go again.

Anyhow. That's all for tonight. I am trying to not skimp on sleep. I moved recently, so my commute to work is a tad longer, so I get up even earlier (lovely). But, I now rent a duplex, with a nice yard. Nice break from big apartment complex. Also closer to family. I never would have thought that would be a benefit, but surprisingly it is

Wow. Quite day on the thread. do I know how to liven the place up, or what??

Still deciding on first return challenge. Did get out to run/walk again today. Woo hoo. Didn't make it to yoga. Ah well.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Well, yesterday was a total sham. I can't even say I did the Feel Good Challenge and that is a shame because I was busy, but I can't say I did things out of the right place, meaning planning and looking at them as an accomplishment. It was more of a driven, forced feeling. And then the eating was utter garbage. I don't know what got into me. Probably it's because I am kept running between petty jobs and am exposed to junk food and then go hungry because there is no time or place to eat something better. I am out in the boondocks where there isn't even a convenience store or standup eatery of some sort. That said, I could pack a little lunch and eat it on the train. I'm certainly sitting on that long enough. And I can tell people not to put the sweets in front of me because I will inevitably eat them.
Well, today is another day. I am feeling especially disgusted with the outcome of all my super hard work the previous three days. I was really working hard at the gym and doing so well with food and my weight shot up and has stayed up. I am really angry this time, really angry. This is totally screwed!

FEEL GOOD CHALLENGE 1 DAY COMPLETED 1 pause taken

NO ALCOHOL CHALLENGE 13 DAYS COMPLETED 3 pauses taken

EAT SMART CHALLENGE 2 DAYS COMPLETED 1 pause taken

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Mikan -- Yoga Booty Ballet sounds like a most interesting video. What is it? Good for you for not giving in to the excuses and keep up the good work!

tex -- Bravo to you too!

Caela -- Welcome. I hope you're not biting off more than you can chew. How many challenges is this? I hope it's at least 10 separate ones!

jolly -- things tend to be quiet here these days, especially since one of our regular posters, diyana, is off on vacation. The spattering of activity recently with newcomers was what was unusual. Best to get used to it or it will pull you down.
I like that you're adventuring out and trying things again. This shows a lot of courage. It sounds to me like you've lost a lot of confidence but you can reach down and find what it takes to try again. That is good. You have what it takes.
I would just make a little challenge that applauds this kind of action. As you can see, I have some rather unique challenges these days. I've been doing this so long the simple ones just don't appeal to me. Also, I find that I always find ways to offset the good work of a simple challenge (meaning simplistic, NOT easy! ) because I somehow feel deprived. Realizing it's more awareness and attentiveness to all the little factors in the big picture, I've been venturing out into the deep water of....Getting It All Together! Of course, I don't have it all together but when I get close I want it recognized, thus challenges such as the Feel Good one and the Eat Smart one. Many you can try something similar and give yourself the recognition you deserve for your efforts.

Redballoon - Hi there! Like reading your posts. Even in your frustration, you dole out bits of wisdom and laughter so feel good about your self-awareness and helping others. Keep your chin up and keep going! And yes, I am literally feeling like I may have bitten off more than I can chew after tonight.

My "eat and drink" friend called. So we go to a restaurant. One bite of my selection and it tasted so salty that I decided not to eat it at all. (Got it wrapped to go for her hubby). We sat there for an hour while she ate. The check comes and the waiter brings us complementary dessert for no reason. WTF? Somehow got away without even trying it. Then, we ended up going directly to a second restaurant. Yes, a second restaurant! During the next FOUR HOURS, I had two alcoholic drinks- woops! Did good on the food front, though - ate salad and two appetizers (w/ leftovers taken home). I am not going to feel bad b/c I have no life and seeing my only real friend helped me fulfill my outdoor challenge. lol

Career Challenge (To ) - 1/21 days, 0/0 pauses

Outdoor Challenge (Go ) - 1/21 days, 0/3 pauses

Food /Drink Challenge ( No s) - 1/21 days, 1/3 pauses

Exercise Challenge (Do ) - 1/21 days, 0/0 pauses

I don't think I did the counting right. Am back on day 0 for my food/drink challenge? lol Oh my goodness.