I stepped on the scale this morning for the first time in almost 2 weeks. I'm up 2 pounds ABOVE my danger weight : ( I've been eating comfort foods while sick and have just been so fatigued that I've done nothing in terms of exercise (not to mention that I'm still not running or walking because of my ankle).

This is soooo not the way that I hoped to go into the holiday season.

I really need to buckle down starting right now and not let being sick derail all my healthy habits.

I feel soft around the the edges (although thankfully my clothes are still fitting) and in general not pleased with what I see in the mirror.

This is my public re-committment to eating well!

I'm in, too.

I was thinking earlier this week that in 13 months I will be 60. It would be wonderful to get my head and my body in synch for then.

I can't ride my bike yet, but I can make sure I walk 5 days. DH did it with me yesterday when my walking buddy called off.
Making sure that I get at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies, too.

Linda

I'm definitely up for a challenge, too. It would be a great Christmas present to myself to start the New Year without having to make that "lose 10 pounds" resolution yet again.

Will have to think about what I want to focus on. I am rowing a 5K head race on Sunday so my workouts have been very rowing-centric lately. And I'm supposed to "rest" on Saturday.

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Originally posted by BrenauMom:
Sounds good to me too.
I am kinda down right now. When it gets cold and dark all I want to do is go to bed and sleep (even if it is only 6pm).

Hugs. It's only 5pm here and I could so easily get into bed- it's already dark and I am still tired and recovering from a cold.

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Originally posted by Brie:
I'd like to do a challenge that runs through the end of the year.

Sounds good to me.

I know we aren't officially starting until tomorrow but I wanted to report that I had a good day. 1400 calories and a pilates workout. I tried to nordic track today but my ankle didn't tolerate it well. I did try to stay active during the day and not sit around as much as possible.

Mid afternoon was white knuckle time but I got through.

It felt good to have an "on plan" day despite the mental struggle.

Sounds good to me too.
I am kinda down right now. When it gets cold and dark all I want to do is go to bed and sleep (even if it is only 6pm).

I have been very frustrated in that I go to the Y every day and work out for an hour (30 on machines and 30 walking a mile) and watch what I eat and nothing happens (sometimes I even gain ) I am constantly up and down by about 1 lb.

I guess I will go back to posting my calories and exercise every day.

I'd like to do a challenge that runs through the end of the year. I would love to start the new year back where I want to be with my weight.

My goals:
Stick to under 1500 cals/day
Exercise daily
2 alcoholic drinks/week
No more halloween candy (this is a biggie right now).
Log every bite

Also pretty simple but I've gotten sloppy.

Alright then! At least 3 of us are in. Did you have any thoughts about the duration or other details?

I am game to start tomorrow first thing. Maybe a 4 week jump start challenge. I realize the T DAY falls within the 4 weeks, but we can work with that.

My goal is to get back to eating only what I plan and to log faithfully. It sounds so simple. Plan what I eat and eat just what I plan. However, after being sick and dealing with some family drama, I find that I am doing mindless eating and am eating extra bites out of stress. So far my weight's stayed good, but I know it will creep up if I continue to bend the rules.

My daily goals:
!. Log food/calories/fat
2. Eat per my log plan

I think a challenge would be a great idea! I could use all the extra motivation I can get.

let's do it. it is the holiday season. sounds like some of us are on the injuiry list. some of us have life changes going on. some of us are taking care of family members. a challenge would be a good thing.

Big hugs. Being sick really makes things difficult. I wonder if we need to start a challenge?

The challenge is setting my mind to it!

brie, you can do it--you are one of the strongest people I know. whatever you set your mind to---you will do it.