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thanks for the advice!

Welcome fellow recruit! You know what they say, "when one door closes..." Take the time to map out attainable goals and I look forward to seeing your progress

6 week Challenge · Try something new – pole dancing, silks [depending on budget] o Use up existing Groupons, Living Social Coupons I already have · Take a new group fitness class offered at gym. o Go to the gym o Make a fitness plan [incorporate more strength, body weight exercises] § At least 2x/week · Make frugal weekly date nights o Find, fun ways to connect – leave phones at home · Meal plan – Paleo centered meals o Create a shopping list and stick to it o Keep track of food expenses and then create a realistic budget · Family hikes – 2x/month o Evaluate how much gear I really need, trim the excess · Mediate/yoga starting 1x/week o Can do at home · Continue dancing o If not at the club or studio – at home · Journal, blog, connect at least 2x/week and publish at least once a week o Commitment to develop a cohesive blog · Declutter the house o Make weekly good will runs o Sell excess on Ebay, etc o Shred and throw out the rest · Sign up for further education on nutrition o Take a nutrition class to further education about my nutrition and fitness goals · Buy clothes that fit o No more baggy clothes or dressing like a hobo. Will dress professionally for work (hair and make-up done) before leaving the house

Sounds like a great plan! Sometimes increasing your lean protein will help keep you more satiated. (it works for me).

I found making "go bags" ala Doomsday prepping helps me keep going on training. Like having my gear packed at the door and a back up in my car keeps me going and knowing that I can't back out. For meals, having a slow cooker is amazing -- it helps to toss your food in, sleep, wake up and ta-da! it's done. Best of luck and have a good vaca

nice to meet you and I'll see you at the next challenge. Prepare your battle plan and wishing you the best

thanks for your words of encouragement and guidance

Hi thulemin -- I started in November of 2014 and just reach my goal this month. Thanks for the advice!

Hi, this is my first time on the boards and I'm excited to meet like minded, motivating and positive new peeps. I started my fitness quest after I realized that if I didn't change my ways, my parents were going to have to bury me. I was an uncontrolled diabetic [A1c = 9.2], on insulin and about 3 other meds, using a c-pap at night because my weight was crushing me and cutting off my breathing. I would be so winded after 1 salsa dance that my legs would give out. I was 5'6" and ~252 lbs [114.3 kg]. I am currently going to a supervised diet plan that encompasses not just weight loss but they have behaviorist, exercise physiologist, as well as medical doctors to help you adjust your plan. I've also changed my diet to paleo and am loving it. I never realized that I was allergic to SOY and legumes. As soon as I cut them out of my diet - my skin cleared up and I lost ~7 inches off my abdomen. I reached my weight goal of 165 lbs [74.8 kg]. my A1c = 5, which means I'm totally off all of my insulin and only on 1 tablet of medication [my vitamins now out number my medications] But now I feel the "hard part" begins -- meal planning, budgeting, and coming to terms with my new body. Sometimes I feel like a baby giraffe -- gawky and awkward. My goal is to be able to dance all night. I love to dance salsa and am learning West Coast Swing. There are many workshops were you take classes all day and then open dancing from 9 pm to 4 am. I'd like to be able to do that. So, I think endurance strength training (with bodyweight) and vinyansa yoga intrigues me. I'm also considering taking a kinesiology class(es) about movement in general and nutrition to bulk up my mental muscles too. I'd also like to participate in the next challenge but not sure what guild to choose, any suggestions? Thanks for listening/reading.

you had me at dancer! I love to dance and look forward to your future success!