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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 9/22/10 5:40 P
Today for me: #2 SparkGoodie given. #3.. Welcomed one new visitor #4 Walked 15 minutes only but with trekking poles #5... Calcium intake: yogurt, cheese, egg yolks, cream cheese
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
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JENNIW70
SparkPoints: (38,077)
Fitness Minutes: (13,945) Posts: 5,217 9/21/10 12:34 A
I was working on #5, which for me was getting to bed consistently for a week. I made it half the time anyway. Not so good, but not so bad either.
Co-leader, Christians with Fibromyalgia
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Is. 40:31
"For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise both for the present life and the life to come." - 1 Tim. 4: 8
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RICHERYL
Posts: 478 9/19/10 3:09 P
managed to get in my 3 times of lap swimming in but just can't seem to get one more exercise session in - will try again for this week.
current weight: 226.0
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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 9/19/10 6:26 A
#1.... Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Goal NOT met.
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
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TAMMYTH64
Posts: 3,759 9/18/10 11:12 P
#1 #2 #3 #4
#5, eat within my fat and protein range
Tammy
Co-leader, Tortoises Unite!
I'll keep working at it. I'm worth it. You're worth it too.
Every day is a new day. Gotta keep on keepin' on, no matter what!
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ROSIEJP
SparkPoints: (130,931)
Fitness Minutes: (95,700) Posts: 6,375 9/18/10 9:50 P
I wrote #3 & #4, but I actually meant #2 and #4. I did pretty well this week. Got to the gym 6x for at least 45 min of activity and stayed in my calorie range for the whole week.
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." - Joel A. Barker
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
SW: 188 CW: 158 GW 1: -16 lbs (142) Final GW: 125
current weight: 166.0
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JENNIW70
SparkPoints: (38,077)
Fitness Minutes: (13,945) Posts: 5,217 9/13/10 7:17 P
I'm in for #5 which for me will be getting to bed on time consistently the whole week. I need to get my rest!
Co-leader, Christians with Fibromyalgia
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Is. 40:31
"For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise both for the present life and the life to come." - 1 Tim. 4: 8
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SARAH_GREEN
Posts: 44 9/13/10 2:16 P
#1, #2, and #4!
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BSTAKINGACTION
Posts: 5,506 9/13/10 12:58 P
#1 & #4...plus some "putting my life back in order" actions like tackling the mail every night and journaling before bed.
Eat real food...not too much.
BIKERBABE2BE
Posts: 2,892 9/13/10 12:49 P
1, 2 & 3 for me. I need to get back to basics. Thanks!
~~Kim~~ When you are counting your blessing, include yourself.
SparkPoints: (34,574)
Fitness Minutes: (21,910) Posts: 1,847 9/13/10 11:00 A
I plan on doing 1&2
*Know Your Limits* Never Feel responsible for other peoples happiness. It's fine to be a good friend but don't sacrifice your needs for everyone else s.
*Be Confident* Don't belittle yourself in front of others if you do, eventually they'll start to believe you.
"Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative."
June
Total SparkPoints: 34,574
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STARTLIGHT
Posts: 1,470 9/13/10 10:46 A
I will do 2&4.
I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward. David Livingstone
You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for 20 minutes and watch your heart start beating. Barbara Sher
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TOPS2KOPSVILLE
SparkPoints: (65,712)
Fitness Minutes: (21,450) Posts: 17,014 9/13/10 9:14 A
I will do the calorie range and the 8,000 steps
Leslie Central time Persistence is more rewarding than perfectionism!
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PJMATH
Posts: 2,685 9/13/10 7:20 A
Sunday
#2 - 30 min of flag football 1/4 #3 - 6317 steps 0/4 #5 - 5 servings fruit/veggies 1/6
Pam
"How you do anything is how you do everything"
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PENGUINROSS
Posts: 800 9/13/10 3:13 A
I have had a few rough days so this challenge of "back to basics" is well timed.
I will do #1...8 glasses water/ day and #5...track all food atleast 6 days/week
Physicians, physical therapist, and other health care providers will come and go, BUT only you can serve as your body's CEO
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CHIALEKS2813
Posts: 693 9/13/10 12:58 A
I'm doing 1. 2. 4. and 5.
~ Chi Aleks ~
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ELLENT124
SparkPoints: (16,318)
Fitness Minutes: (11,912) Posts: 624 9/12/10 11:03 P
1, 2, & 4 for me. I really need to DO them...
Ellen Missouri--Central Time Zone
Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it.
William Durant
current weight: 210.4
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RTLISA
SparkPoints: (32,585)
Fitness Minutes: (21,336) Posts: 2,129 9/12/10 9:54 P
I already do 1, 3, 4, but will take on 2 as my challenge.
Let's go team!
Who I am really keeps surprising me. Nikki Giovanni
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MOMSCRZR
Posts: 1,002 9/12/10 11:02 A
I'm going to do #1, #2 and #4. Thanks for the motivation!
PJMATH
Posts: 2,685 9/12/10 10:45 A
I already do #1, as my goal is 10 glasses/day, so I will do #2 and #3. Also I will try as for #5 - to get 5 servings of fruits/veggies 6 out of 7 days.
Pam
"How you do anything is how you do everything"
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MRS_4EVER_AFTER
SparkPoints: (10,888)
Fitness Minutes: (7,898) Posts: 2,812 9/12/10 10:14 A
I will do # 1 & 4
JAMER123
SparkPoints: (138,164)
Fitness Minutes: (36,118) Posts: 11,508 9/12/10 8:38 A
LYNMEINDER!! job well done!
Eileen
Slow & steady makes a winner of us. Even if we hit pitfalls, get up. Know that a new day is right around the corner. Try to be all that you can be. Work at it a day at a time.
"Be not afraid of going slow; be afraid if standing still" (Chinese Proverb)
With God all things are possible.
If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed. ~ David Viscott
MN. Sparks Fat Kickers Team Leader Camping SP'er Team co-leader.
138,164 SparkPoints
INCTRL
Posts: 5,605 9/12/10 7:12 A
LYNMEINDERS
"There's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path." Morpheus in The Matrix
"Failure is only postponed success...The habit of persistence is the habit of victory." -Herbert Kaufman
Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do." - Pope John XXIII
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
Pounds lost: 5.0
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NANCYRUBIO
Posts: 284,616 9/11/10 11:02 P
LYNMEINDERS --
Depression is the impression left by fear. Be willing to fight the fear. Conquer it with love.
Nancy Rubio Oro Valley, AZ
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LYNMEINDERS
SparkPoints: (109,102)
Fitness Minutes: (42,814) Posts: 10,613 9/11/10 10:52 P
Marathon completed.....3h 36mins....YAY......and I am feeling good.....so pleased I decided to actually do it.....
LYN EST +19 hours NZ zone
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Leader Meeting the Daily Challenge of Diet & Exercise team.... Co-leader Daniel Fast Team BLC 18.. Powerful Prism Panthers Team BLC 19....Powerful Prism Panthers team Summer 5% Fall 5% Challenge.... Cloverleafs team Beck Diet Solution Team 100 Days of weight Loss challenge..
5% winter into Spring Challenge... Leader of the Cloverleafs Team in 5% challenge
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LIVINGONMYTERMS
SparkPoints: (20,350)
Fitness Minutes: (12,905) Posts: 1,674 9/11/10 6:51 P
I am going to do #1 and my #5 will be no empty calories.
:-)) Sandy CONSISTENCY IS KEY, WATER IS ESSENTIAL!
You only fail if you quit trying.
I can be brave when learning or trying something new I shall be bold by pushing myself to the next level I can be fierce by being determined in setting my goals and reaching them I shall give a full 100% of me and feel FABULOUS about the woman I am
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PEPE865
SparkPoints: (17,061)
Fitness Minutes: (22,042) Posts: 521 9/11/10 6:25 P
#4 is my toughie. I will do it this week.
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FIGHT2SURVIVE
Posts: 10,451 9/11/10 5:27 P
I am in and will do 1, 2, and 5 which will be eating more veggies. Erin 9/13 - did all three 9/14 - did #1 but no #2 (bad fall last night) and #5 is done
Edited by: FIGHT2SURVIVE at: 9/14/2010 (22:40)
Friends are angels that lift us up when our wings have forgotten how to fly.
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GREENFROGGIE9
Posts: 160 9/11/10 4:39 P
1 & 2
You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it. ~Robin Williams
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MRSJERRYBUSH
Posts: 3,591 9/11/10 2:01 P
I will do #1 and #4 since I haven't been counting. And for my exercise challenge since I can't walk, I will increase my stationary biking to 20 min per day at least 5 days per week.
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ROSIEJP
SparkPoints: (130,931)
Fitness Minutes: (95,700) Posts: 6,375 9/11/10 1:49 P
I'm going to do #3 and #4. For an extra challenge, I'm going to try to stay in my calorie range at least 2 days over the weekend. That's always my biggest struggle.
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world." - Joel A. Barker
current weight: 163.0
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NANCYRUBIO
Posts: 284,616 9/11/10 12:42 P
I will do #2, exercising 4X this week
Edited by: NANCYRUBIO at: 9/11/2010 (22:05)
Depression is the impression left by fear. Be willing to fight the fear. Conquer it with love.
Nancy Rubio Oro Valley, AZ
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THEWINNER33
Posts: 3,363 9/11/10 12:20 P
I do 1 and 4 without much trouble. I don't really enjoy exercising so I will try to ENJOY my exercising at least 4 times this week.
The will of God will not take you where the Grace of God cannot protect you.
Give me a sense of humor, Lord,
Give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life,
And pass it on to other folk!
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CANDYCANE4049
SparkPoints: (25,155)
Fitness Minutes: (21,227) Posts: 734 9/11/10 11:29 A
MY LIFESTYLE CHANGES ARE
1. DRINK WATER
5. WORKING THROW MY PAIN LEVELS LOWER BACK
*( I WRITE IN CAPS BECAUSE I DON'T SEE WELL)*
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LONG-TERM GOALS:
LOSE 85 LBS
MEDIUM-TERM GOALS:
TO LOSE 1-2 LBS A MONTH
SHORT-TERM GOALS:
WORKOUT 10 MINUTES EVERY HOUR
WORKOUT WHEN STRESSED
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RICHERYL
Posts: 478 9/11/10 11:19 A
1. no problem with water intake 2. will strive to push to get a 4th exercise session in 3. walk- can't do it 4. stay w/in calorie range for at least 4 days, yes, need to work on that one more
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RICHERYL
Posts: 478 9/11/10 11:18 A
1. no problem with water intake 2. will strive to push to get a 4th exercise session in 3. walk- can't do it 4. stay w/in calorie range for at least 4 days, yes, need to work on that one more
I already do #1, so I will sign on for #2 and #4. Have a great week, everyone!
Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life? --Mary Oliver
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TAMMYTH64
Posts: 3,759 9/11/10 10:52 A
I will do all them!
#1 #2 #3 #4
I do them any way so should be easy for me.
For #5, my goal is to eat within my fat and protein range. That's always a tough one for me anyway.
Good luck Slowest Losers!
Tammy
Co-leader, Tortoises Unite!
I'll keep working at it. I'm worth it. You're worth it too.
Every day is a new day. Gotta keep on keepin' on, no matter what!
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DHSPARK
SparkPoints: (46,424)
Fitness Minutes: (25,363) Posts: 4,392 9/11/10 9:40 A
No. 1... x 8
No. 2... x 30 @ 4 days per week minimum
I can do it! Deb
Don't worry...be happy!
If at first you don't succeed...try, try, again!
YAZMAMA
Posts: 971 9/11/10 9:15 A
1 & 4
Marie "Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day. " - Dalai Lama
I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. - Mother Teresa
"It's a gift to be simple, a gift to be free" -Shaker hymn
I pray everyday for the strength to accept those "gifts" the Lord g
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KARENE10
Posts: 3,074 9/11/10 9:06 A
I will pick #2 and will try to get in more fruits and veggies too:)
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BEANZFRD
SparkPoints: (11,448)
Fitness Minutes: (8,568) Posts: 421 9/11/10 8:03 A
I will do #3 and #4. I am doing these, but with less success than the others.
Dress the part, act the part, suck it up! ~INDYGIRL
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LITTLELORIT
SparkPoints: (12,168)
Fitness Minutes: (9,133) Posts: 776 9/11/10 7:26 A
Will do 1, 2, and 4. Although I pretty much already do these It will be good for me to keep working these, especially 4 since I still tend to eat when stressed.
I am good with the first 4. The thing I need to work on is to stop picking between meals and only eating what I have planned. Also, I like to work on only eating at the kitchen table.
"There's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path." Morpheus in The Matrix
"Failure is only postponed success...The habit of persistence is the habit of victory." -Herbert Kaufman
Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do." - Pope John XXIII
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JAK106
Posts: 915 9/11/10 6:59 A
I'll do #1 and #4. I'm doing well on the walking front. Good luck everyone!
Julie
"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." Will Rogers
"Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait to hear the answer." Ed Cunningham
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STITCHINGNAN
Posts: 6,478 9/11/10 5:09 A
This is well timed for me I need to get back on track so am doing 1. 2. 4. and 5 Can't walk so many steps I am slightly disabled but can build up on my own exercise plan. On own challenge. To stay within my own plan and not be distracted by outside influences. Got some house guests staying and its so easy to have an extra glass of this or bit more cheese and no time to exercise. So it is ME Time basically for number 5 Thanks Ree.
"Not Perfection but Progress" in my lifestyle changes.
"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, wi
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LYNMEINDERS
SparkPoints: (109,102)
Fitness Minutes: (42,814) Posts: 10,613 9/11/10 1:02 A
Thankyou RUTHXG....I was about to write that too lol....the months are going so fast it is easy to loose them....
Am already 1,2,3,&4.... I think my #5 goal will be to complete the 21.5k half marathon tomorow....I have been dithering as to whether I will actully compete on the day as I am not sure how good my health is however I have my number and my tag and as long as the weather isn't raining or snowing think I WILL walk it with my friend instead of just as her support crew..... I know this is just something for the day however it would be a great achievement....
LYN EST +19 hours NZ zone
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
Leader Meeting the Daily Challenge of Diet & Exercise team.... Co-leader Daniel Fast Team BLC 18.. Powerful Prism Panthers Team BLC 19....Powerful Prism Panthers team Summer 5% Fall 5% Challenge.... Cloverleafs team Beck Diet Solution Team 100 Days of weight Loss challenge..
5% winter into Spring Challenge... Leader of the Cloverleafs Team in 5% challenge
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RUTHXG
Posts: 1,629 9/11/10 12:51 A
P.S. See the topic, above: we're actually in September, not August.
Healthy urban living in Chicago (Central Time)--lots of walking, train & bus commuting, CSA freggies in the summer & fall!
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RUTHXG
Posts: 1,629 9/11/10 12:50 A
I'm already doing #1 without any effort; taking that on as a challenge would be cheating for me. TIP: It's especially easy to get lots of water if you buy yourself a water bottle with a bite valve (for example, a Camelbak bottle). It makes drinking more pleasurable--try it!
So I'll take on #2. Exercise is always my biggest challenge.
Healthy urban living in Chicago (Central Time)--lots of walking, train & bus commuting, CSA freggies in the summer & fall!
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QUEENOFSHEEBA
Posts: 223 9/11/10 12:34 A
I choose 1 & 3.
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JAMER123
SparkPoints: (138,164)
Fitness Minutes: (36,118) Posts: 11,508 9/11/10 12:06 A
Already doing these. I choose 1,3,4 & 5.
Eileen
Slow & steady makes a winner of us. Even if we hit pitfalls, get up. Know that a new day is right around the corner. Try to be all that you can be. Work at it a day at a time.
"Be not afraid of going slow; be afraid if standing still" (Chinese Proverb)
With God all things are possible.
If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed. ~ David Viscott
MN. Sparks Fat Kickers Team Leader Camping SP'er Team co-leader.
138,164 SparkPoints
CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,831 9/10/10 11:55 P
Let's get BACK TO BASICS in our lifestyle changes. Choose any or all of the following challenges for this week.
1. Drink 8 glasses of water per day.
2. Exercise 30 minutes a day, at least 4 times this week.
3. Walk at least 8,000 steps at least 4 times this week.
4. Eat within your calorie range at least 4 days this week.
5. Choose your own challenge that you will do and let us know what it is.
I plan to do #1 and #2.
What do you chose to set as your goals?
Are you in?
Let's To TEAM!
Oops... I first entitled this "August..."! My but time flies!
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