WEEKLY CHECK-IN FEBRUARY 18th
HEY EVERYONE!
So....its been "two" weeks since our last check-in... (Opps!!... 
)
How has everyone been doing!?! How have the past 2 weeks (or if you can't remember that far back 
) how has the Past week been for you?! What have been your ups/downs or highs/lows? We want to hear from YOU!
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**and ANY and ALL "NEWBIES as well!**
Sadly I can't remember much about two weeks ago lol ...opps again! .... But the past week has been ok for me...Mentally/Emotionally is always something I have to work a little harder at, but... I stayed on track as best I could even with Valentines Day. It was so crowded (even on a Tuesday) that my husband and I still couldnt' find a decent place to eat dinner. So.... we both got SALADS!..lol...Valentine's Salads from one of favorite Italian eateries....
I stayed on track with my exercises and activity... and using that "Simply Fit Board" that I got from Christmas. Its actually really fun for those of you who haven't tried it. I look forward to getting on it. I do however need to "ramp" up my strength training exercises. So I posted the 10 minute ARM Workouts for this past week as well. I really used to love doing those and will start with those again. I also need to ramp up my water. So I was sure to try to get in my required amount yesterday.
Today is REST day for me! Yayy!!....And also "weigh-in" day....I was skeptical on that one, but weigh-in day was certainly in "my favor" this morning!! so YAYY for that as well!!......Making it to my goal, or closer to my goal by the beginning of Summer does not seem so far off. I feel I'm doing great on this and still have time. Can't wait to the weather gets warmer to get back outside on a "Regular" basis!...Hope everyone else has had a good week!
@PoliteOcean
You continue to inspire me with your dedication to healthy and healthy living! I can't think of a more perfect person to lead this support team. 
@DancingAlong
Dancing...(its by no means been easy and has definitely been a bit of a roller coast for the past few years...but)...... That is the sweetest thing to say. Thank you so much 
.... And you can't begin to imagine how much I've loved having you on this team for over the past year now! You are still with me, (my longest running Team member!!!) I'm so glad to have you apart of this team and journey inspiring others!
@PoliteOcean
I had a good week mentally, but did not meet all my exercise or physical therapy goals. I am frustrated by chronic shoulder, knee, and neck issues that really limit what I can do when I do exercise. I want to do so much more, things I used to do and love, but my body just can't. My meals continue to be mostly healthy, but I eat way too many treats. I continue to find new healthy recipes in the recipe-a-day desk calendar that my sister gave me for Christmas. Today I am trying out roasted acorn squash with wild rice pistachio stuffing! I took off my holiday weight in the first 2 weeks of the year, but the weight that I gained over the 6 or so months prior to that is not budging. It's not a whole lot of weight to lose, but I would really like my pants that fit me a year ago to fit again!!
@SadMe70
I'm sorry to hear that you are having "issues" with working out. I Too struggle here and there with some things that I have going on as well, so I have to be careful myself some days. It can leave you feeling down and un-accomplished when you can't get done what you really want to do. But Its good that you have gotten your "holiday weight" down! That is awesome and definitely an accomplishment! So you must be doing something right for sure!... You go girly!! 
And don't worry, the rest will come as well in time... maybe not as soon as you would like, but it will come. "We've" got this!! Keep going! .......And that dinner you are making sounds wonderful. I'm not the best of cooks, so its great that you are an accomplished cook as well Kuddos on keeping your cooking and meals in check to keep up healthier eating.
I danced to music for an hour on Wednesday.
@Doglover1991
Dancing is a great workout....... Thats my workout of choice always!
I've been working on the mental/emotional side of things consistently and am managing pretty well. Days have been up and down, but, hey, they're not consistently down, right? And they're mostly up. So that's something.
I'm logging my food at MyFitnessPal and checking in for moods/symptoms/sleep at Optimism and Patients Like Me. My sleep has improved drastically ; however, my eating is meh 
, and exercise is abysmal 
. The wonderful Lisa will be calling me on Thursday, and I will not have really accomplished any of the goals we set. I didn't do so well last month, either, so I'm going to have to figure what's going on there and get cracking.
Well, I'm about emoticoned out now, so I'll end this little post. 
@BridgetAileen
Haha..Bridget I always love to read your post... no matter if you are up or down, you always somehow manage to inspire me and I'm sure others as well.
Sorry to hear that you haven't been doing so well in the workout aspect, but on a good note, it sounds like other things are falling in-line for you!..So thats great. And the sleep thing, thats even better! I've been working on that myself more. Its getting a little better. Improvement is always good. Thanks for checking in with us!
@PoliteOcean, that's one thing that I always hope I leave for others...inspiration. I know that I get so inspired by people who are working hard to improve their quality of life. It doesn't always have to be a total "success story". I can get so inspired by someone who's not feeling very successful but it working hard to try to stay afloat. So many wonderful and caring people here. Thank you for all that you do to keep our lovely community going. You're so very appreciated. *hugs*
@BridgetAileen
Thank you so much Bridget.. that means alot to me. And yes, I absolutely agree with you!
My week went pretty well. I was able to get in three days of skating, and take in some healthy meals. Also drank a lot of water.
@IsabelleJ
Great Work Isabelle. Way to stay on track!
@PoliteOcean I have been doing pretty well! Been staying away from sugar and have been keeping my body moving :)
@Mellietronx
Thats great Melli! As long as you are keeping yourself "Moving" your always a step ahead! Keep up the great work!
I am ok. I'm finally on vacation, so that's good. I have not been doing well with exercise lately, though, and I'm feeling it now because of headaches and bleh. Sleep-wise, I am catching up. :) Emotionally I am not great...but ok I guess.
@lovingBanana5204
Sorry to hear that you haven't been doing well in some areas, however, You are on vacation so that definitely a "positive"! And also you said you are catching up on sleep. So that is even better! Perhaps the vacation time will allow you to refresh, and to also catch up on the other things as well!
@PoliteOcean Thanks Ocean! I hope so!
