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❤ APRIL 2019 CHALLENGE❤



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11 hours ago, NYJenn said:

I honestly can’t remember if I already posted my starting stats
April 1-173 lbs (115 lbs lost total since bypass on July 10, 2018)
Goal-lose 6 lbs for the month
Plus keep working on those arms!

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Look at em GUNS! NIce!

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#8 List of accomplishments: I've got some big ones, and some some small ones, but the accomplishment I am most proud of to date is when I quit smoking 8 years ago. Smoking was such a big part of my life, so quitting and not looking back was/is a really big thing for me.

B-side: I still take chewable Vitamin D, Calcium & Vitamin B12 (all Jamieson brands), only because I have a huge stash of them and am just finishing them off. Once they are done, I'll go back to my regular tablets waiting for me in my pantry that I was taking pre-op (all costco brands).

#9 Drink more water: I think I already drink a lot of water...about 2.5-3 litres a day. It's always hot Water, as I find I can drink so much more than when it's cold.

P.S. My lashes are still au naturel at the moment...the Kid has been too busy this weekend (homework, then hanging/shopping with friends) to play makeup with mom...grrrrr.

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I already drink at least 64 oz a day but I’m going to try to bump that up. I’ve been having headaches the last few days which I haven’t had since pre op. Hoping it’s just being dehydrated now that it’s warmer 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I’m feeling grumpy and a bit defeated ... I seem to be on a stall! Just as I started the challenge! Maybe it’s psychological... or maybe it’s those damn metabolic control- freak spirits trying to test my metal!! “Huff”

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Hello,

Ok, so I have accomplished my lunges and plank for today. I find lunges very awkward. I also made it to the gym this morning. I am well on my way to getting extra Water in. I had my usual workday fluids done by lunch today and should have completed 70 oz before I go home. I average around 64 oz daily. And then when I get home, I can drink even more! Perfect day for this challenge. I've been working on trying to get more fluids in so this is good.

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3 hours ago, Alpaca55 said:

I’m feeling grumpy and a bit defeated ... I seem to be on a stall! Just as I started the challenge! Maybe it’s psychological... or maybe it’s those damn metabolic control- freak spirits trying to test my metal!! “Huff”

I'm your spirit guide! I'm up and down like a roller coaster trying to find maintenance. I'm grumpy because of the weather but i plan to say screw it and indulge in a plank 😝

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#9. I’m on track to drink 94 oz today, I normally drink about 80

15 lunges and 45 second plank accomplished.

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I’m in!!
Starting weight: 357
Goal: 200
Surgery Type: Roux en Y
Am working on Preop, am coming up on month 5 of my 6 month monitoring!!

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5 hours ago, seaforest said:

Hello,

Ok, so I have accomplished my lunges and plank for today. I find lunges very awkward. I also made it to the gym this morning. I am well on my way to getting extra Water in. I had my usual workday fluids done by lunch today and should have completed 70 oz before I go home. I average around 64 oz daily. And then when I get home, I can drink even more! Perfect day for this challenge. I've been working on trying to get more fluids in so this is good.

You are not alone. I find lunges so awkward. I've watched a few different videos to make sure I'm doing them correctly but it still feels weird.

9. I try to get 64 oz a day. To up it today instead of having a shake or Protein Bar for my snack I had two bottles of Protein Water to supplement my protein today.

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No lunges and no planks, but I did work a 10hr busy shift and then went to the thunder game.
Lots of walking and stair climbing and jumping up and down cheering and I drank over 96 ounces Water.
Lol, probably going to get up at least twice to go to the bathroom, but it will be worth it

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On 04/09/2019 at 23:45, Sheribear68 said:

No lunges and no planks, but I did work a 10hr busy shift and then went to the thunder game.

Lots of walking and stair climbing and jumping up and down cheering and I drank over 96 ounces Water.

Lol, probably going to get up at least twice to go to the bathroom, but it will be worth it
I get up twice no matter what! So frustrating

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