over the last two weeks I spent 12 days weighing in below a BMI of 25. To me that counts for something.
Good morning!!!! Thank you all so much for sticking with the thread this month. I've been such a rubbish hostess but I know that many of you have overcome challenges, accomplished your goals, or (perhaps most important) just keep moving forward. You are all amazing and I'm a honored to be a part of this group.
QOTD - what have you learned this month that you will carry into next month and beyond?
QOTD - what have you learned this month that you will carry into next month and beyond?
QOTD - May 31
QOTD - what have you learned this month that you will carry into next month and beyond?
Anyway, I'm at 245 lbs. Started at 259 lbs and the goal was 14 lbs so I hit the goal exactly. 100% - I'll take it!!!
So, this is an interesting question. My gut reaction was to stick to the weight loss stuff, but I think I learned more from the theme than I did from what I did.
I didn't love the movie Inside Out. But thinking about some of the emotions and how I relate to them ... I think I'm letting the wrong emotions (anger, sadness) control me too much, when I should be working to overcome the difficulties they can cause (as I am with fear). I think that once I learn to use my emotions to motivate me to change rather than letting them control me, everything will be a little easier, including sticking to a healthier lifestyle. So I think that will play a factor in my goals for next month.
What have I learned this month? That its OK to be in a holding pattern for a little while mid-journey. And that trips and vacations present a new set of food challenges and that healthy choices may not be weight loss choices... But if you are going to be eating more make sure it's nutritious.
Congratulations on your success! You also completed your first 5K and are on your way to a 10K! You had an amazing month and I am excited to see where the next month takes you!
Thanks! I actually ran my first 10k this past weekend. I ended up finishing at 1:20:23 and didn't walk. I also wasn't last, which I know doesn't matter, but I was really hoping I wouldn't be last. I actually started last (when the 5k runners and 10k runners split up, all the people behind me were 5k runners), but I was able to pass some people.
That's fantastic - I think my 10K was 1:19:59 so we're about the same pace Congrats on being able to monitor your speed and run the entire thing. You rocked it!
Thanks. I think I kind of like the 10k better. I like that pace and the length is just right for me. I try and pick up the pace on my 5k's (did a practice one this morning), but going faster isn't my strong suit!
QOTD - May 31
Good morning!!!! Thank you all so much for sticking with the thread this month. I've been such a rubbish hostess but I know that many of you have overcome challenges, accomplished your goals, or (perhaps most important) just keep moving forward. You are all amazing and I'm a honored to be a part of this group.
QOTD - what have you learned this month that you will carry into next month and beyond?
Also - don't forget final check-ins if you haven't already done them!
We shared almost everything-- we even shared a croque glace even though we could have easily had one to ourselves!