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Kayaking is SO much fun! It was just the 4 of us and it was crazy fun to see all the birds and jumping fish and ride out the waves from all the boats. Such a beautiful day and memory. Nice way to send our son off to school. It's time for me to put some omph back into workouts, had a 6 week really good run, but those daily workouts just haven't happened for about 2 weeks. It's not the end of the world, I just have to figure out how to do it now that we are in a new home. And to whine - there aren't the nice sidewalks, my knees hurt when I run, I hate just walking, blah blah blah...OK, that's all out and now it's time to move on. I went out this am, ate a breakfast with protein and can finish strong until Friday when we take our son to college. That should be interesting....how do I eat healthy on a 2 day there, 3 day back road trip?!?!? Guess I need to look at some of the nutrition forum entries.

Win! Moved a 74" x 30" solid wood counter top by myself! We are moved and I couldn't find a desk the right size for my office so IKEA and I made one I was going to wait for my hubby, but used 20 seconds of courage just to try moving it from the floor to putting it on the drawer units and then adjusting the placing. And I DID IT!

Exercise (any, even 5 minutes) seems to be key to managing my emotional and mental health. Even when I'm having a super foggy or down day and can't get moving if I start out with my AM routine it's like a reset. Awesome.

This morning was beautiful, I was able to run a full 5 blocks before pooping out and that's a big yea for me. I have to figure out what to do with sore knees though, it's not worth hurting all day if there are alternatives to running that still get me outside. That's what stopped me from running for so many years even when I was in shape and I don't want to stop with the bodyweight workouts because I'm hurting from cardio.

Hi GINGERaffe1919! I'm in your boat only later in life . I was super skinny and could eat anything until life happened! Hang in there, you will keep seeing results as you stick with the program. We all make bad choices sometimes but don't beat yourself up, just keep plugging along because it's all progress in the end. Good luck and welcome!

Another Bullet Journal-ing Rebel! I'm not super artistic, but LOVE using my BuJo to help keep me motivated and on track. Keep up with what you are doing Marge!

Went walking/running in the rain this morning, that's a first for me. Normally if a friend isn't going with me and it rains I just stay home. Took another set of measurements yesterday and I've lost a full percentage of body fat over the past 6 weeks. That is crazy good for me and where we are staying right now. But today at 5pm we get keys to our new home, so once everything is moved over I'll be able to control my environment better. Been using pandora's alternative endurance training radio during cardio and it gets my feet moving

I did STAIRS this morning! Walked to a close school, did 3 laps of 2 interval sprints and 2 sets of bleacher stairs each lap.

Still at Level 2 for diet - having trouble counting calories when things are homemade. Like how do I know how many calories are in my serving of pork chops and cream gravy? Yes, that's not the best food anyway but while we are staying with my family I'm not being all like "oh - your amazing, made from scratch food isn't good enough for me". So instead I'm focusing on beating sugar cravings which is taking all the will power anyway. But - I LOVE getting up and walking/working out in the morning! Who knew?!?!? I hate mornings in general. But after I get out the door and the sun is coming up and the headphones are on, it's great. And seems to be a key piece for setting my day up for success instead of being in a funk all day. The other day I actually (GASP) skipped a day, and it was the worst day ever. Like I just gave in to the thought that this day is going to suck and I'm just going to stay in bed. So I did. The whole day trickled down from that decision. Now I need to start making myself go to bed earlier, because recovering at 44 is not easy and I really, really want to climb some mountains sometime.

OK, obviously this challenge fell apart for me. BUT I've joined the Academy and have been consistent with getting up at the crack of dawn to walk or do the workouts most mornings. I'm hanging out on the FB group and trying to use my Bullet Journal and Battle Log to keep accountable.

So the last few months have been crazy, but life goes on and I won't whine. I joined the Academy with the new price jump (like a bunch of other people) and it's kicked started me in a good direction. Our son's graduation events are almost done, we are moved in with family until the new house is ready and I'm coming out of a mental fog that's kicked my butt - so that's all good. I'm on level 2 and am back to building routines that will help even while everything is chaos and we are living out of suitcases. Because waiting doesn't really do any good. And WOW I love the Nerd Fitness Women's Academy fb group, they are the nicest bunch of ladies and it's so great to have a plan to follow that will grow with me.

WOW! Superspouse is not an understatement. Do you freeze your food or try and eat before it goes bad. Hope you are feeling better and are getting to enjoy the week!

I know, it's like magic or something, I don't get the why's of how it works it just does. I avoided cast iron forever because it would never get cleaned. But really it's just as fast to clean them as it would be to rinse it and put it in the dishwasher. My brother just bought me a small veggie cast iron dish and I can't wait to try that one....maybe with a roast!! The week and weekend were crazy, we are selling our home and it went on the market Thursday night and is already sold. So this was my pass and when Monday came around I jumped back on the wagon. But no pop, and it was everywhere because we had to stay with family while people were touring the house all weekend long. Week 1 RESULTS - the only goals I meet were no pop and meal prepping. But dang it, I want at least 20 points! So this week I've done my AM stuff x2, worked out x2 and am meal prepping this morning with sweet potatoes in the crockpot.

Thank you so much Seven. You sound like you know all about small steps and have been there, which is encouraging! Getting all of that out definitely helped me focus a little more and although the day wasn't perfect it did get better. That week of the challenge fell apart, but that's OK because this is a different week. And our house sold!! So no more people walking through and having to keep things perfectly clean. Even better, no more nagging the kids to keep things perfect because they are teens and that's just not fun for any of us.

Thanks mmead0105 and gaelle! Good luck to you guys too. So when I make really good things for meal prep, my family eats them! The first glance made me a little upset, but really how great is it?!?!? Maybe I'll get them hooked on better food too. Now I know to make more than just for me. And cook the chicken on a cast iron skillet because that did something that made it really, really yummy. Now back to work....