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Week 4 Update: 1) No soda! (this one is licked I think) 2) Step goal met 5 of 7 days (that's with a 1,000 step increase each day) 3) Stretched 2x So - I keep putting off the financial planning. That is now scheduled for the last week of the challenge. ****DO OR DO NOT, THERE IS NO TRY!!!!**** Have a great week all!

Congrats on the changes! Looking forward to your next update....

Keep up the great work! Steps, leaps and sprints all make progress toward the end goals.

Welcome to the challenge! Congrats on building some great momentum toward accomplishing your goals.

Week 3 Update: 1) No soda! 2) Step goal met 5 of 7 days (missed one - I was 398 steps short) 3) Stretched 3x Financial planning day scheduled for next weekend! Allergies have come on with a vengeance this week. I've considered it a victory to just get to the gym. In fact, I'm heading there now. Have a great week everyone!

Week 2 Update: 1) No soda! 2) Step Goal met 5 of 7 days (missed one) 3) Stretched 2x I had planned to work on my financial goals this weekend, but time got the best of me (as did avoidance, distraction, and just plan procrastination - why do this now when I still have four weeks!). I was really tired this week. But I actually did pretty well with some of the other goals my trainer set for me. Thanks for your encouragement everyone!

I'm impressed by your resilience. Working on change with your dad, what a great way to spend some excellent time together. Sending you positive, supportive thoughts!

How much light is getting into your room? Some of the current science shows that a darker, cooler room can help with sleep quality. I got black out curtains and it made a real difference. Just thought I'd share what worked for me. Keep up the great work!

Great work! Kicking fast food is so much harder than it sounds!

Thank you both for your comments. Sharing from your personal experience is very encouraging. I love the idea of picking something you love and do that. The body, style, and energy will follow from that (ex: aiming to be a rock climber vs. a yogi). I have gained and lost so much weight over the course of my lifetime, I really need to get the mindset right this time. Thank you!

I have been large for my entire adult life (and most of my childhood if I'm being honest). As a "plus-sized" person, you don't really get to pick a style or decide how your body should look. You just wear whatever fits from the small selection available to you. So....I'm struggling mightily with creating a vision for my future healthy self. What do I want my body to look like? How do I want to present myself to the world? What is even achievable given my starting point? Has anyone else gone through (or is going through) this challenge? I'd really appreciate some words of wisdom or recommendations. Not having a clear vision for the future is creating some challenges for me in the motivation department. Thank you!

I'm working on financials, too! You can do it!

Congratulations on being so resilient. Many people would not have been able to come back from such a serious injury. Where in Europe are you planning to travel?

Thank you!!! Update on my progress: I have not had any diet soda this week and I completed my 2 stretching routines. I've got 5 of 6 in so far for step count, so I'm going to have to make sure I've got it tomorrow! Have a great week everyone!

I'm on the path to quit drinking soda, too! If I can pass along something I learned - I started substituting some bottled drinks like Bai to get me over the hump. I had no idea, but several types of Bai actually have MORE caffeine than the diet soda I'm trying to quit. You can do it! If it matters, the water I'm drinking has done wonders for my skin

You can do it! Some of my favorite "workouts" since I have started this journey have been when I've taken my niece and nephew (6 and 4) on walks with me. It's great to see the world through their eyes. Your profile pic reminded me of that and I thought I'd share.

Hello Everyone! I have battled my weight for as long as I can remember and seem to have unlocked to code for unlimited respawns (although I sure do wish I didn't need them anymore). I am working on changing my mindset, so I thought having a way to connect with folks going through similar struggles to mine would be great. So....here is my first challenge: 1) Drink no more Diet Soda (or regular soda for that matter) 2) Hit my step goal at least 6 out of 7 days 3) Add some type of stretching to my routine 2 times per week and for the level up goal - I have been trying to bring some order to my finances for some time. SO....I am hoping a little fear of shame might help me actually get started. 4) before the end of this challenge I will develop a budget and create a financial baseline for building wealth. BTW: I'm stereotypical Gen-X - I love to use my technology but I'm not really great with it. I've tried to reduce the size of my photo several times to add to my profile. Any recommendations for how I can do that? Thanks! I pledge to report on my success weekly, and for victory I get to select a piece of jewelry as loot!