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Hello amazing people! I missed being on here yesterday - I work online/from home and when I have stuff due I will close off everything else so I can focus on getting work done. Also, I didn't realize there was a page two on this thread...derp! Day #3 - time to get real! Remind yourself what you want and why you want it each time you are tempted to skip a workout or 'cheat' on your eating plan (this doesn't count if you have cheats built in). Since I work from home, I have signs up all over my house (mirror, refrigerator, computer monitor) to motivate and remind myself why I need to get healthy. That being said, if yesterday was a crappy day goal-wise then guess what? TODAY IS A NEW DAY! We get to start over every day! Improve a little bit (small steps) from the day before and do this! One of my inspiration photos that rotates as my desktop background is below. This one is so true for me...I've been overweight since I had my daughter FIFTEEN years ago. What have I been waiting for? I have a hectic day ahead, but I will be back on late tonight to check on how your day went - and to say hello to those of you that haven't had a chance to be on here much. I hope you all have an AMAZING day!

This is excellent! The CSA farm I just started getting veggies from gave me so many greens - I need a way to use them up (I hate wasting food), and my daughter loves salads too. Thanks for sharing!

Hello! Technically it's full up - the sign up spreadsheet for Adventures is found here. Please pop in anytime to share inspiration and let us know how you're doing!

I'm so glad you chose the team name - thanks for that! Do you watch Doctor Who? Great episode on water and it's persistence. One or two things done really well is always better than many things done so-so....or that's what I keep trying to tell my multi-tasking teenager.

You are awesome!!! I have an alarm set on my phone for 11:00 - I have to go to bed by then if I'm still up. Otherwise it will be 2am and I'm still trying to get stuff done. Last night I went to bed at 10:30, but forgot to shut it off so it woke me up at 11. I'm happy you're motivated and eager to run! Yay!

Sounds like we should stick to seven main members - although anyone is welcome to comment and inspire! If you're not on the spreadsheet for this group, please CLICK HERE to find a support group to join. If you're not an adventurer you can find your tab at the bottom. Many new groups have been added since I was on there this afternoon - throw your name in there somewhere!

The spreadsheet has seven slots - probably so they won't get too big and then people can slip through. We don't want that! I was actually trying to find this out - will let you know when I do! Thanks!

I love the couch to 5K Program because it's already figured out. You've got this!

Please let me know if I can help you in any way - I'm brand new too! I went to THIS THREAD and clicked on "Start New Topic." If you're not an 'Adventurer," then GO HERE to find your herd. I love your quote!

Looking forward to it - you remembered to pop in today - yay! Visit when you can - we all have jobs and stuff.

Excellent! I always feel better after I exercise - it's the starting it that gets me. Keep up the great work!

Wow! What a first day! I'm new to NF, so figuring out where to post had me all over the site. Reading inspirational stories, familiar struggles, and words of hope kept me busy - and for me busy means no time to snack on junk food, so THANK YOU! Since we are the "Small Steps" group, think about what small step you are starting TODAY (if you don't have one already). ONE AT A TIME. Give it a few days, a week, or a few weeks for it to become a healthy habit, and then start on the next one on your list. We've read each other's (totally awesome) goals - but we can't do all of them right now. My first small step is going to be eating Paleo. I've read that this change will help more than exercise, so I'm starting here (but still getting some fitness in). I've promised myself if it isn't on the list I can't have it. I've checked my little Paleo app many times over the past few days to make sure. I almost bought some corn, thinking it's a veggie, but NOPE! By the way, how the heck do you pronounce Paleo? I don't want to say it wrong and sound like a dork....dorkier than usual. See you tomorrow Steppers! Day one DOWN! (almost) What kind of creature will you emerge as in six weeks?

So it's pretty awesome to have people cheering you on! I've always kept quiet about fitness goals...that's probably why they haven't worked. This first day was cool - I actually started my eating goals last Friday, so now I'm making sure my fitness ones started today. Day one down (well, almost)! Thanks for the almond butter advice - I will be trying that!

Thanks so much for the welcome! This is my first challenge. I actually found NF just last week - perfect timing! This is me...

If new people can join, count me in!