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It is going to be hard for me to meet my goals this week. It is predicted that we're going to have a pretty wet week--so I may not be doing much walking! I'll try to do some other things.

I forgot to post last week. But I did meet my usual goal last wee. I had a lazy weekend, so I really need to work on meeting my goal of 37,500 steps this week. Our prediction is for snow, not wet. It can actually be pretty and pleasant to walk in the snow, so I am hopeful.

Hi ladies! I'm going to try to check in with y'all as often as I can.

I'm not sure if anyone knows/remembers me but I've lost 100 lbs over the last 17 years and have kept it off. A few years ago, I was actually down 150lbs but I've slowly put 55 lbs back on. I'm still considered severely obese so ideally I'd like to lose another 100 lbs. But I'll settle for 50-60.

Since the beginning of the year, I've been trying to eat healthier and make better choices. I haven't been consistent though and am only down a couple of lbs total. So today I'm committing once again to do better.

My teenage girls have been harping at me too get walking again. I have arthritis and sometimes deal with hip pain. The first week in January I walked but then had some hip issues and took the next week off. Then used the excuse of having some suspicious spots removed at the dermatology office to not walk last week. So today, I went downstairs to my workout area and hit the treadmill for 30 mins. I walk slower than a turtle through a pool of peanut butter but I did it.

I've done so many types of weight loss programs over the years. Weight watchers, whole 30, tried keto,etc. I lost the most weight doing the Whole 30 but for me it wasn't sustainable, hence why I gained back 50+ lbs. So this time around, I'm trying to eat what I want(watching calories) and just keep portions small. I don't "fry" any foods but do sautee using EVOO.

Anyway, my goal for the next month is just to be consistent with walking and trying to keep my eating in check.

Since Jan 3, I have walked at least 10000 steps every day. While my goal is 15000 per day, I am pleased with the daily step count so far. I am also watching portions, cutting back on carbs and seeing results in both my glucose numbers and how my clothes are currently fitting. Love to walk!

The winter is difficult.  We are getting a decent amount of snow today.  I did buy a spin bike and dumbbells for the winter and plan to walk on nice days. 

I'm 55 and while I've been doing well since Oct,  I find that recovery is a bit slower. I did a 30 minute spin class last night followed by yoga and this morning I woke up with a tired body. No pain due to exercise but fatigued. 

This week so far: 
Sunday- Yoga with Adriene Day 23
Monday- 30 minute spin class + YWA Day 24
Tuesday- YWA Day 25 + ?  maybe a recovery bike ride.  Gently peddling through the countryside LOL. 

BTW ladies, the Peloton app is free for 60 days (offer ends Jan 31) and you don't need their bike.  It can be used with any spin bike or no bike at all. That would take you until the end of March when the weather starts to get better and then you can cancel 😉  It includes cycling, yoga, strength training, stretching, running, walking etc.  I'm probably going to do that in the next day or two.  I play apps on my ipad and throw it electronically to the big screen tv in my basement. 

I walked about 1.5 miles yesterday. Also did some stretches--that I am really feeling today, so it must have been good right?? Today I've been up and down a ladder about 140 times rearranging the top shelves in my closets. ugh!! NOT something I wanted to do, but I needed to find a spot for some blankets!

2.5 miles yesterday. Today my watch isn't syncing with my phone, so not sure how much will show up. Apparently an update didn't go well last night!

Congratulations to those of you who made your goals. Like tentoes , kibblesandbits and sawwhet, we had bad weather - an ice storm Tuesday and very low temperature with windchill on Friday. I did not make my weekday goal, but we did make up for it with a long one yesterday.

lindah , how are you getting all those steps? We can do it in the good weather but find it difficult these cold, short days. So happy you are seeing results.

peajays let us know how you like your Pilates chair after it arrives and you use it a bit.

brandy327 , I like your goals! Realistic, achievable, healthy. Best wishes.

kellyr21 , thanks for keeping us all on track and encouraging us to be healthy! Congrats on the results you are seeing for yourself.

I'll catch you all in February.

my week ended up not at all like I planned, other than I didn't eat my face off because we were traveling. Little wins.

Got lots of steps in, but no weights. Snowshoe trip one day, winter hike the next day, then a trail walk that same day with my best friend. So on Thursday I got in over 8 miles. I absolutely loved being able to be out in the snow. Would have loved to stay longer, but DH didn't bring enough medication with him to stay.