tracy1344

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I'm reading Sojourn- Legend of Drizzt (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #3) by R. A. Salvatore and Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. I'm also reading Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder with my 11 year old daughter.

I am on day 28 of my whole30. I'm extending it out to the end of this 6 week challenge. I log my meals on Instagram, tracy1344.

My daughter has hypo and Hashimotos, and she has to keep gluten out of her diet. If she doesn't, she has flares. She tries to keep soy and other things out, but she isn't as strict on herself with those. At home its easy to stay strict Paleo because I keep a Paleo pantry and fridge, but she eats at friends and out a lot. I hope you get the hypo under control again soon.

Thanks @darkfoxx Week1 Day1 check-in Quests 1. Was w30 and posted to IG 2. Got my steps 3. N/R (not required) 1. I didn't complete the 20 min declutter. I will add that on to Tuesday's time.

Intro: I'm Tracy, soon to be a 44 year old wife and mom from the metro area of Atlanta, GA. I have 4 kids and will be a grandma in Dec. Younger me was naturally slim, but not fit, and I never formed the habit of regular exercise. Older me became a foster mom and gained 100 lbs (and some health issues) during those 8 years of foster care due to lack of exercise, high stress, anxiety and emotional eating. We adopted two with special needs (they are 9 & 11), and I am learning how to handle issues (life) in some way other than with food. I'm setting weight loss goals in 10% increments. Main Quest: Lose 23 lbs and gain strength. (Strong enough to complete 3 burpees.) 3 quests: 1. Continue with my Whole30 (will be a Whole68 at the end of 6 weeks), tracking for accountability on IG 2. Walk 10k steps minimum 6 days a week, tracking with my Fitbit. (Sundays are optional.) 3. Complete the NF beginner body weight strength training workout on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8am. Life Quest: Declutter my bedroom and sewing room. -I will spend at least 20 min each day (Monday-Friday) getting rid of excess and keeping only what brings me joy. My husband and I deserve a peaceful haven to retreat to. I will no longer let it be the catch all room, while keeping the kids rooms orderly and decluttered. My Motivation: 1. I want to be a strong fit woman, in a smaller body, because the woman I currently am is not the example I want my kids and grandchild to have. 2. I want to be a woman that doesn't quit when it gets hard 3. Has confidence 4. Has energy to get all my work done and still feel like playing with my kids. 5. I want to look hot on the Harley with my husband. I may allocate attribute points later on because it would be fun. For now, it kinda stresses me out trying to figure that part out, and I just want to get started.

Hi. I'd like to join if you have room for one more in your group. https://www.fitbit.com/user/39LBYG

Yes!! My Fitbit came in and I will be setting it up after the kids get home from school. I took a big step in my quest for better health today. I joined the NF Academy!! Lots of info there that I'm reading through.

Introduction: Hello. I am a wife and mom from the metro Atlanta area. I have 4 kids. My weight started going up and my health declined while my husband and I were foster parents for eight years. I was a stay at home mom to medically fragile babies and high-needs preschoolers. During those 8 years, I gained over 100 lbs from eating my emotions, anxiety and stress. We closed our foster home in 2011 to focus on caring for our two with special needs that we adopted, and so that I could start taking better care of myself. I lost 45 lbs and many of my health issues left after our family switched to a Paleo lifestyle in June of 2012. I have since lost and gained the same 45 lbs over and over. I still have trouble with emotional eating, which I really need to get a grip on because I don't see my life getting any less stressful any time soon. Along with emotional eating, exercising on a regular basis is my other area of weakness. I am great at starting a routine, but not so good at keeping at it. Main Quest: Lose 25 lbs and leave the 200's behind me by June 1, 2015. Quest 1: 4,000 steps walked 5 days a week. I will walk 2 miles right after putting the kids on the bus. Tracked on my Fitbit that should be here tomorrow (3/11/15). Measurement: A = 4k steps, 55 days B = 4k steps, 40 days, C = 4k steps, 30 days Reward: A = +3 STR, +2 DEX, B = +2 STR , +1 DEX, C = +1 STR Quest 2: Eat strict Paleo 4 days per week. Tracking food on MFP & Instagram. Measurement: A = 11 week, B = 9 weeks, C = 7 weeks Reward: A = +3 STA, B = +2 STA, C = +1 STA Quest 3: 7 hours of sleep 5 nights a week. I wake at 4:30 am Mon-Fri, so I need to be in bed with lights out by 9:30 pm on Sun-Thurs. Track with my Fitbit. Measurement: A = 7 hours nightly, 55 days; B = 7 hours nightly, 40 days, C = 7 hours nightly, 30 days Reward: A = +3 CHA, +2 CON, B = +2 CHA, +1 CON, C = +1 CHA Life Quest: Follow a kitchen routine nightly. Dinner prepared and served at 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri. Kitchen clean and tidy by 6:30pm, Mon-Fri. This sets me up for a less chaotic evening with getting kids to bed and makes for a more relaxing environment for me once the little kids are actually in their beds. Measurement: A = 42 days, B = 36 days, C = 30 days Reward: A = +2 WIS, B = +1 WIS, C = +0.5 WIS Motivation: I want to be able to move easier. For example, I'd like to be able to quickly flip from stomach to back when I'm in bed, or be able to tie my shoes and have the bow be on top of my shoe and not to the side. Climb our stairs at home and not be winded. I want to be able to get on and off the Harley easier and ride with my husband. I've gained 26 lbs since the last time we rode last year and I always felt I was too big before. I can't ride until I'm at least back to what I was. I want to ride with him this summer! Edited to make my quests more realistic since I am starting from no exercise at all, not being eating Paleo consistently lately and haven't had a bedtime in a while.

I added the walk to Rivendell as a 5th fun goal. I don't have a bike, so it's going to take me longer than some of you. Today I walked 2.67 miles. I'm only going to count the planned exercise walks I take, not overall steps/distance taken in a day.

I'm going to add a 5th "for fun only" goal, no points earned. Most of the people in my accountabilibuddies group are walking to Rivendell and after looking at the website, I want to also. I walk weekly with a friend and this would be a fun element to add to it. My goal is to reach Crickhollow- 73 miles from my starting point of Bag End. http://home.insightbb.com/~eowynchallenge/Tools/Bag_end/bag_end.html Today I walked 2.67 miles. I'm not going to log total steps/distance walked each day. Just the planned exercise walks. 1. Workout 3x a week (tue, thurs, sat) for 30 min using the Gorilla app. My main goal for this is to develop the habit of working out. Secondary goal is to lose 6 lbs during the challenge. CHA-2 / STR-3 2. Attend pilates class each Thursday. My main goal for this is to develop flexibility. A side benefit is making new friends. STA-3 / DEX-2 3. Drink 60 oz of water daily. CON-2 4. Begin each day with prayer and read bible each morning for a minimum of 15 min. WIS-3 5. Walk to Crickhollow (73 miles) No Points earned

I'm going to look at my goals and redo one. I want to include the walk to Rivendale in it. I'll do that sometime today. I plan on setting out to Rivendale today. I hope to cover 3 miles at a brisk pace.

I am sore this morning, so I must have been doing something right yesterday. I do a great squat, but lunges...not so pretty. I feel awkward doing them and I can't bring that knee near the floor. It will be interesting to see how well I do them in 6 weeks

IvyClimber, I will look around at how others do it. Telemon, I will take a couple of measurements today. Ty for the suggestions, both of you

Goal: 1. Met 2. N/A 3. Met 4. Met I still need to figure out my grading system for each of my goals. I'll work on that this week. Any suggestions?