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Stil no fridge.... things are spiraling away (with this challenge that is) due to this move. I am doing the best I can to not be super crazy with my food choices, but it's difficult. I am also teaching full-time now, as training is over. So I get going at 7am and usually am not home until 8:30pm. So of course eating out is my 1st choice. As soon as I get this fridge fiasco handled, I am going to have to start doing all the prep work I've read about people doing so when they do get home late, they can just heat up something that's healthy and quick. Doing my best to get in water, but it's difficult with my doubled workload... I am still getting a schedule in place for myself, I am kinda all over the place. I am going to FOR REAL look in to the gym this weekend. Meaning get signed up on my day off. I have looked around and I know what gym I am going to join- but I still need to barter the price down (i love living in asian countries) hahaha I don't want to say I am writing off this challenge... but that's sort of what's happened. My moving just really messed things up, which was seriously worsened by all the issues with my flat. So I am going to get all my ducks in a row for the next challenge, and do this thing right whilst also living in a big city with lots of temptations!! I can say that my steps have been off the charts! And my gross calories burnt as shown by my monitor are really high! So I don't feel too terrible for enjoying a tasty dessert or creamy dinner meal

Hi Team!!! So I am officially a Hong Konger haha It only took a week, but internet is up and running.. hence my total drop off the NF world. McDonalds/Starbucks/ETC only give you 20 free minutes of wifi a day... so by the time I could get through my emails and check in with the family, I almost always got cut off trying to throw something up on here. Oops.. Anyways.. I just threw a big update on my thread about how much of a fail this move has caused to this challenge for me, but I am not deterred. I am hopping back up on my new 21st Century horse that has a slight British accent and getting back at it. Hopefully I will get a fridge soon so I can cook for myself and stop eating out, which always leads to poor decision making, tasty, but poor. I'm also going to be joining a gym this week, which I am really excited to do oddly enough. So I am sure that will really help with me getting in workouts along with my walking most of the day, and keep me in check on diet and whatnot. How's everyone been doing the past week?! I traveled to Macau due to visa stuff, and it was insanely cool! It's an old Portuguese settlement, now mixed with the craze of Asian gambling and extravagance. I've never been to Las Vegas, but my roommate said it was very similar (casino wise), except the ridiculous amount of picture-happy chinese EVERYWHERE! If I was missing mainland China at all, that little refresher nipped it in the butt.

HEY ALL!!!!!! Well I FINALLY have gotten internet set up at my flat here in Hong Kong. It only took them a week. Being completely honest, I've really gone off on all of my goals over the past 8 days. I tried my best to keep up the water, but I was so busy the first few days I wouldn't think about it. And I had to go out to buy water as we can't drink from the tap and don't have a dispenser like back in China. I knew the first few days I was going to let myself 'go' and enjoy eating what my lil heart desired.. or should I say big taste buds. Either way this was exacerbated by the fact that we do not have a fridge. And I say that present tense. We won't be getting it till some time this week (which tomorrow is Thursday). Soo.. that equals eating out. PLUS, it's hella expensive here, so the cheapest eatery is ..... fast food. womp. AKA McDonalds. yeah. so.... things haven't been fabulous. But I did find a yoga mat, and I have found a few good gyms in my area of the city. I am going in this weekend to check them out and barter the price. Things haven't exactly been smooth in my voyage to the big city. My flat wasn't ready when I arrived, so I stayed at a hotel the first night. We have only had beds this past week, a sofa, and some cutlery. The school said everything should (SHOULD) be squared away this week, and we are off to a good start with the internet being put in today as promised. So I am slowly getting back on track as things come together in my life. I can say one thing for sure I am still getting in exercise everyday, averaging 11000-13000 steps. I know my diet will get my in control once I have a fridge and can stop eating out. I have also found an 8c water bottle that's about 12HKD, so I am just going to buy one of those in the morning and do my best to remember to finish it. Probably not an issue as it's HUGE and not easily misplaced and forgotten. Oh right... HONG KONG IS AMAZING!!!!

My sister is amazing! She's a big inspiration for me getting fit and healthy, following in her foot steps and breaking the cycle in a family of big eatin' Texans lol I am surprised how well I prepared for this move! Thank you for noticing!! haha I think a big part of it is I am mailing so many things due to China flights having smaller limits on bags. Next post coming in from Hong Kong

Thank you!

Just finished up my day 2 routine.. do I add on to my first entry? Or make a second one?

Day 23 Tuesday So my body finally decided it was time for me to rest, and take a break from the craziness that has been the past couple of days preparing for this move. I mean y'all have seen my posts on my steps.. I've been moving around like crazy! I was tired/exhausted most of the day, yawning like it was going out of style. I got in a nap today which was much needed, but I still took care of all my business and had a productive last day here in lil ole Yidu. 14,400 steps, along with a 30 min yoga workout, and the mini-challenge this week. Consumed 1530 cals with a gross burnt 3900. Drank 16 cups of water. I was MUCH smarter about it today and took in 5c by lunch time. I'm a little skeptical about tomorrow, as I'll be on a plane and a long bus ride, so I may hesitate to take in all that water which requires many bathroom breaks. Did some street art today as a little gift to my Chinese town here

When I am feeling really unmotivated I get on the 100+ to lose thread and it pumps me right up haha but seriously, and then I turn on my favorite up beat song and it gets me all revved up Way to get up and handle your business!

Thanks RogueWelkin

New thought.. when we are recording what we do, does it need to be what we can do in one go through? or is it kosher to have a short rest and then keep on with the exercise? I feel like some of the log-ins by people seem that way, but I was under the impression it was just what you can do at once.

Hey Andrea! May I suggest tracking with my fitness pal? I love this program, it's a smartphone app and has a website, so when I am checking emails drinking coffee I can hop on and log in my breakfast, and then having my phone on me during the day allows me to track everything else. It gives great breakdowns, lots of information. how are your goals coming along as we head in to week 4?

Hey MissQuade Awesome goals! What kind of workouts are you focusing on? Strength/cardio/etc? I've been seeing SO much about Paleo, obviously on here, but in many other places, I am very curious about this diet plan. How's it been going for you?

Hey and welcome! Awesome goals. It's really great you are taking the step to get on here and make some changes in your life. I've always been a closeted dieter, meaning I don't really talk about, and even when say my family knows what I am doing, I tell everyone to not make a big deal about it. I've realized this is probably a big part of why my previous attempts have always failed. Now I am on here, posting every day, and holding nothing back. The support is AMAZING, to say the least. I've got a goal this challenge of drinking water, 8 cups a day (roughly 2000mL) however this week I am doing a personal-challenge of doubling that intake to 16 cups a day. I've gotten through one day and it's not an easy task, but I can see a difference in my skin after 3 weeks of consistently taking in 8 cups a day. Great to have you here!

Welcome Ad Chen! Great goals, and good on you to stay smoke free!

Way to keep at it Elenea!