Shad - An hour of fast walking?! That's wonderful! Great job!

Hope everyone else is doing well.

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Just one more day to complete my crunches and planks challenge and then I'll start anew tomorrow. :)


Journal everything AND count WW points - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 21/21
64 ounces of water - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 21/21
5 servings of fruits and veg - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 21/21
Stay within WW points - 0 of 3 pauses taken - Day 21/21
30 min. (at least) of cardio - 1 of 3 pauses taken - Day 21/21
50 crunches - 2 of 3 pauses taken - Day 20/21
1 minute of planks - 2 of 3 pauses taken - Day 20/21
15 minutes of decluttering - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 21/21

ughhhh =_= I did a mess, I didn't do it when my alarm rang and then forgot about it.. took another pause! *shame shame shame*

my only consolation is that I did something else active the same day so it's not a wasted day... I even beat my time record power walking from the train station back to my car. So :/

today is day 20
day 19/21 training everyday 4 a handstand 2 pauses used
day 19/21 training evreyday 4 pushups 1 pause used

Fra - At least you did something active with the day and you are well on the way to finishing this challenge. Well done.
You've only had a couple of pauses on this challenge. That's a great achievement. So many people come to the thread, slip up a couple of times and then decide not to come back and confess and then they stop trying. As we are fond of saying around here, the only failure is the failure to pick yourself up and try again. I can't remember how many times I have had to scrap the challenge and start over.
I see you are in Torino. Beautiful city. Are you studying music?

Michelle - the Zumba Queen. You have a couple of days to weigh in. Lets see if I can spring the surprise then.

I didn't walk to work this morning. I woke in the middle of the night with a huge pain in one leg. Have no idea what caused it. This morning it was okay to get to the car and the train and the office, but not long route marches. However it feels okay now, so I shall walk back to the station tonight

Hi everyone -

All challenges completed. I have to think of some creative ways to break through this plateau, so I can have a whoosh week. I'll be back later or tomorrow to let you know what I've come up with.

Shad - Hope your foot feels better, so you can return to the lovely walks by the river.

Fra - Shad is correct...pausing is not a mess up or a failure unless you don't get back on track. And you're not only getting on track, you did other activity! Good for you!!

Red - Good for you for stopping smoking. I know you can do this. And you're right...when your frustrated, overwhelmed and angry....sometimes it's easier to revert to unhealthy behaviors. Try and do one good thing for yourself each day. It doesn't even have to be the same good thing each day. And when you can....add another good thing each day. No cigs is a great start, and if you eat a piece of fruit or veggie rather than a sweet...or drink decaf instead of caffeinated...those are other good things. :hug:

I Did It!! I Did It!! I Did It!! I Did It!! I Did It!!
 

Hi everyone!!!

:dance: :dancer: :woohoo: Yay!!!!

I DID IT!! I DID IT!! I DID IT!! I DID IT!! I DID IT!!

I achieved my 10% weight loss with Weight Watchers!! :woohoo:

When I saw the scale, I couldn't believe it, especially after yesterday's scale saying I gained. Then I started jumping up and down, screaming and hugging my friends that were in line behind me!

:woohoo: :dancer: :dancer:

I am MOST DEFINITELY on :cloud9:

Well done Michelle. Great achievement. No stopping you now.

Surprise is coming.........

Had to take a pause day yesterday and will again today, but will be back with a vengeance over the weekend and will put my plans in place for next week.

Diyana, Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you! :cp: You've put in such hard work and I'm so happy that the scale is reflecting that! :cb:

Red, I'm glad that you are trying to quit smoking. I have heard that acupuncture helps, although I don't know if that option is available to you, I've never been to Japan. Anyway, I'm happy that you're playing the piano!! Music is so good for people. You're inspiring me to start playing my violin again, its been months.
Shad, I'm sorry to hear that your foot is hurting :-( I'm impressed with all the walking you've been doing though!

To everyone else Hi and good job with all your challenges!!!

As for me, my Nonna (Grandma) was taken into the hospital on Tuesday with internal bleeding, and they found a tumor in her stomach. Just found out today that she is doing much better and that although the tumor is cancerous she shouldn't have to go on chemo. I got behind on two of my challenges, so I'm starting over with them tomorrw.

New challenges:

No cheese, 0 pause days allowed. Day 10 completed

No white flour, potatos or rice, 0 pauses allowed. Day 10 completed

Log all of my food/calories, 0 pauses allowed. Day 10 completed.

30 min of exercise a day, 0 pauses allowed. Day 0 completed

walk 5,000 steps/day, 0 pauses allowed. Day 0 completed

Hi everyone -

Thanks for the congratulations! I'm still on :cloud9: after yesterday's weigh in. Still trying to figure out some good challenges. I'll get those posted later today or tomorrow.

Onyyx - So sorry to hear about your Grandma. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :hug: Good for you for getting back on track and not letting the stress derail you.

I've gotta run for now.

Hugs to all,

Okay....here are my challenges, starting today...

Journal everything, count and stay within WW points - 0 pauses allowed
80 ounces of water - 0 pauses allowed
6 servings of fruits and veg - 0 pauses allowed
No food and only water after 8:30 pm - 3 pauses allowed
45 min. (at least) of cardio - 3 pauses allowed
50 crunches - 3 pauses allowed
5 minutes of Pilates - 3 pauses allowed
2 minutes of planks - 3 pauses allowed
15 minutes (at least) of decluttering/cleaning - 2 pauses allowed

Hi. To everyone who does not remember me, I'm Tia from Mississippi. I am trying to get back on a healthy track and thought this was the place to be for support. Hey Red!!! I'm back. I haven't decided on a challenge yet but, I want to start small. I have gain up to 314 since I have been away. I will be going to Montego Bay, Jamaica in June and would like to atleast be able to fit on a four-wheeler or walk the beach without getting winded. I am thinking not low low carb but maybe more complex carbs, what do you all think. Looking forward to all the great advice. Talk you all soon, Tia

Challenges for Tia.
1. Level 1- 1 Pause Day -8 Glasses of water a day
2. Level 1 -0 Pause Days - Multivitamin everyday.

Sorry I haven't been back to post challenges, but maybe that is for the besst.

I have ruined that particular challenge, so will start again on Tuesday will the fast walk to the office every day and a fast walk in the park on weekends.

Welcome back Tiajuanna. Good challenges there. Best of luck.