Good Morning Everyone,

Had a really great run yesterday, and am committed to finishing this challenge even though I have some aches and pains. Today is back and biceps. I love doing pull-ups…I wish I could do more, but I will get there.

M1- Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Shake.
M2- Balance Bar. Strawberries and blueberries.
M3-Chicken breast and reduced fat cheese on a light whole wheat roll with lettuce.
M4- Apple and a light cheese stick.
M5- Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Shake.
M6- EFL Taco Pasta Salad.
Have a blessed day.
Len

Morning guys!
Off to paint. Hope everyone has a beautiful day. Oh I wanted to clarify that my lack of sleep the other day was self inflicted. I was like a kid on X-mas eve, as I was excited to start painting in the morning. I'm also very energized w/ this almost Summer like weather!!! I'm sleeping fine again w/ the help of Pure Rest/ melatonin.

To make for a better day today:
1) I will be 100% spot on w/ dedication to self!

My life is truly full & blessed.

To start my day, Mellie’s creed & other positive connections: Yes J

Exercise: just painting today. Listening to my body, ouch!

Meals:
Shakes & salad. Getting too hot outside for soup.
Tilapia for dinner again
14 oz. of water before each meal & during & after workouts.

Supplements:1 Probiotic, 1Flax seed oil, 1 fish oil, B vitamin complex, vit D, multi vitamin, protease enzyme & pure rest every second night.

Meditation: Tonight. J

Win for yesterday:
1) 100% spot on w/ nutrition. J
2) Bonus, got in a 3 mile evening walk also. J

Gratitude for:
1) The bird singing just outside my window. J
2) the simple pleasures of life. J
3) serenity. J

What I can do today to achieve my goals: I know I never change these goals, but I do read them every morning. I also look at that fat /muscle picture. Mental clarity & visuals help me stay focused most of the time.
1) Stay focused on personal growth, nutrition & exercise.
2) Keep visualizing the real me to come & to give it all I have!!!
3) Live in gratitude.
4) Know that I have control over my destiny.
5) Give & do for others w/ compassion in my heart. (sharing, listening & inspiring them to do well).

　　 Quote: “To make big decisions you must understand what you need and want ”.

Hey friends, all this talk of spring weather makes me want, it snowed here yesterday!
It's WTH Wednesday for me, so planning is vital.
I need to do ubwo and cardiovascular.
Meals
Eggs, fruit
Cheese stick, mango
Taco salad
Meatloaf veg
Shake

Grateful it is getting warmer.
My dog is eating again.
My family are all well and healthy.
I have time to get on here today.
My husband is sticking to his plans and doing great.
My body is working hard for me.

All, well done passing your classes.

Natalie

Headimg out on the bike for a 30 mile ride. Need to get going before it gets to 85 degrees. Feels more like summer than the first day of spring.

Here is a pic of this great weather we have been having. I will be back with my day later tonight.

Dave

Good morning Lyn, Sherri, Nat and Dave,

thanks for showing up and getting us started,

Gratitude for the day so far:
~for me and my family to be as healthy as we are, cousin came through breast cancer surgery successfully this week and the outlook is optimistic.
~for the willingness to be honest
~for loving relationships
~God and recovery

Meal plan:
m1 fruit cheese stick
m1 shake
m3 salmon, lettuce on ww bread
m4 shake celery
m5 buffalo patty, salad, rice
m6 yog with fruit and truvia

Exercise
bike 20 minute hiit inside this afternoon when I usually have cravings and may binge.

Have a great day,
Rhonda

Good Morning!

Today up early boxing then will clean before having a friend come over for lunch. I am making us a roasted chicken salad with many veggies.

We are going to discuss playing GAME ON a book written by Krista Vernoff the head writer of Grey's Anatomy. It was one of the funniest diet books I have ever read. It is basically Body For Life with a game to it. Too fun since my friend and I are doing this together.

Hey Mellie of course we miss you!

Michele

Morning crew, getting anxious to get going with spring planting. These longer days of sunshine and even clouds energize me to get out and get things done. I just don't like the short daylight days, that seems to be my worse time for unhealthy choices.

I got a 5-25 aerobic and 30 min. swim in yesterday. Today will be core and swim.

I ended up with the last spot at Bill's camp in Denver this weekend. I will be leaving tomorrow morning. I'm pretty nervous about this because I'm not comfortable being in groups and talking, opening up etc. I'll probably be in the corner sucking my thumb. My goal is to come away with a mindset of lifetime commitment of a healthy lifestyle.

Len - way to stay committed, hopefully these aches and pains are not injuries.
Sherri - a 7 smiley day . You're "sounding" great
Nat - hope all is going well. Not only do you need to do UBWO and cardio, you will do. Right?
Dave - that pic just screams - get outside now!!!
Rhonda - sounds like good news for your cousin. Good idea to to do your HIIT and derail the binge time.
Michele - Game On sounds like fun and a way to keep motivated and engaged with a partner.

Wishing all a wonderful day, Bill

DSC_0792 by Boots46, on Flickr
Driftwood Fort, Point No-Point, WA

x2 Recovery + Mobility
Time: 00:58:59 Calories: 198 HR 82 Max 123

Man, I love this workout. Active recovery is where it's at. That myofascial release is money. I never felt so relieved of tension in my entire life. I really gave it everything this morning, working through the tightness and the rewards is indescribable.

Milestone Alert! Here is an excerpt of my 18 week goal I set. Mind you, I still have approximately 9 weeks left in this transformation challenge:

"Within 18 weeks, I will be 25 lb. lighter, and that my weight on the last day, first thing in the morning, before my breakfast will be 224 lbs."

Well, this morning the scale reads, "224.4 lbs." I am beyond excited, pumped, stoked and fired up. That's a 26.6 pound loss to date, 23.6 since I officially began Mellie's 18 week challenge.

See the importance of having a goal? Now what? Well, you set another goal. I still have 9 or weeks to go. I will seriously contemplate the next step and make sure it is challenging and specific.

THE Plan:
M1: Nutter Butter Chocolate Shakeolgy N Supps
M2: Greek Yogurt
M3: Tossed Spinach Salad with mixed veggies and Turkey Breast N Supps
M4: Protein Bar
M5: Still deciding Dinner
M6: Protein Shake

I'm grateful for my health, my visiting Allygirl, my opportunity to learn and grow..

Namaste,
Al

Super quick check-in ... feeling swamped and overwhelmed at times ... GRATEFUL that I KNOW to count my blessings and find moments of gratitude throughout my day!!!!

Had some rocky moments in the last couple of days ... not having time to spend here and reading, being motivated, sharing accountability threw in another monkey-wrench ... but I'm up and moving forward!!!! ... today has been stellar and I'm very pleased with myself!!!!!!

Taking dad to the oncologist after school and hopefully we'll hear that his CA-19 numbers are going down!!!!

Had an INCREDIBLE experience at the Y last night ... so grateful to have the opportunity to teach Zumba!!!!!!

Good morning all,

Well, today didn't start out like I'd planned. Upper body this morning at the gym. everything felt like there was someone pushing down on the weight. Reps were down today but I got through it. Spinning tonight. Looking forward to that.

Meals today:

B: Protein shake with banana
L: Yogurt with fruit
S: Protein bar
D: Turkey goulash

Gratitude today:

To Gracie for everything as always. you made my day yesterday when you asked why daddy always goes to the gym? I told you it's because I want to be skinny. You said, daddy you already are skinny.
To my family for always being there. Don't know where I'd be without you
TO our group for daily support, encouragement and accountability

Hope everyone has a great day!!

My time here has gone by too fast....I'm sad to be leaving tomorrow but excited to go to camp=]. I feel so incredibly blessed to be a part of ALL of this....part of your lives, thank you for trusting me, for being my friends....for sharing this incredible journey with me =]

Hello Crew: Another fantastic day for me. Started the day off in the gym, then to my noon AA meeting, talked with my new friend there, she is doing better...then a lovely day to ride my motorcycle and get paid for it lol lol...I have the best job in the world I think....

Gratitude List: today I'm grateful for
1- my new friend is doing good and she is sober today
2- reaching out to others
3- sunny weather
4- peace and serenity in my life
5- helping others

Exercise= 60 min arm cardio, triceps and shoulders

Wed 3-21-12 MP

B- 4 oz egg whites, 6 oz pears, 3/4 cup Oat Bran , 1 cup low fat milk, 1 tbsp salsa,
water
L- 4 oz Tuna, 1 cup spinach, 1 cup broccoli, 1 cup brown rice, 2 tbsp
salsa, 1 tsp olive oil, water
D- 4 oz egg whites, 1 cup cabbage, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 cup brown rice, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp vinegar, water
Metabolic- 6 oz apples , 1 cup greek yogurt

I hope you all have a super night!!
xoxo Jo

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Originally Posted by riceman Morning crew, getting anxious to get going with spring planting. These longer days of sunshine and even clouds energize me to get out and get things done. I just don't like the short daylight days, that seems to be my worse time for unhealthy choices. I got a 5-25 aerobic and 30 min. swim in yesterday. Today will be core and swim. I ended up with the last spot at Bill's camp in Denver this weekend. I will be leaving tomorrow morning. I'm pretty nervous about this because I'm not comfortable being in groups and talking, opening up etc. I'll probably be in the corner sucking my thumb. My goal is to come away with a mindset of lifetime commitment of a healthy lifestyle. Len - way to stay committed, hopefully these aches and pains are not injuries. Sherri - a 7 smiley day . You're "sounding" great Nat - hope all is going well. Not only do you need to do UBWO and cardio, you will do. Right? Dave - that pic just screams - get outside now!!! Rhonda - sounds like good news for your cousin. Good idea to to do your HIIT and derail the binge time. Michele - Game On sounds like fun and a way to keep motivated and engaged with a partner. Wishing all a wonderful day, Bill

Your going to do great Bill and get out of your comfort zone, it will help you grow and you will be grateful you did!! I know bc that is what I'm doing and it is helping me SO MUCH....

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Originally Posted by PinkFlamingombt Good Morning! Today up early boxing then will clean before having a friend come over for lunch. I am making us a roasted chicken salad with many veggies. We are going to discuss playing GAME ON a book written by Krista Vernoff the head writer of Grey's Anatomy. It was one of the funniest diet books I have ever read. It is basically Body For Life with a game to it. Too fun since my friend and I are doing this together. Hey Mellie of course we miss you! Michele

Sounds like a great plan!!! Especially doing it with a friend and your chicken salad sounds so delicious, I hope you enjoyed it!!!

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Originally Posted by Mellie My time here has gone by too fast....I'm sad to be leaving tomorrow but excited to go to camp=]. I feel so incredibly blessed to be a part of ALL of this....part of your lives, thank you for trusting me, for being my friends....for sharing this incredible journey with me =]

I didnt realize you were still in California, I'm so happy you had a great time!!!! Have fun in CO.

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Originally Posted by trap108 Morning guys! Off to paint. Hope everyone has a beautiful day. Oh I wanted to clarify that my lack of sleep the other day was self inflicted. I was like a kid on X-mas eve, as I was excited to start painting in the morning. I'm also very energized w/ this almost Summer like weather!!! I'm sleeping fine again w/ the help of Pure Rest/ melatonin. To make for a better day today: 1) I will be 100% spot on w/ dedication to self! My life is truly full & blessed. To start my day, Mellie’s creed & other positive connections: Yes J Exercise: just painting today. Listening to my body, ouch! Meals: Shakes & salad. Getting too hot outside for soup. Tilapia for dinner again 14 oz. of water before each meal & during & after workouts. Supplements:1 Probiotic, 1Flax seed oil, 1 fish oil, B vitamin complex, vit D, multi vitamin, protease enzyme & pure rest every second night. Meditation: Tonight. J Win for yesterday: 1) 100% spot on w/ nutrition. J 2) Bonus, got in a 3 mile evening walk also. J Gratitude for: 1) The bird singing just outside my window. J 2) the simple pleasures of life. J 3) serenity. J What I can do today to achieve my goals: I know I never change these goals, but I do read them every morning. I also look at that fat /muscle picture. Mental clarity & visuals help me stay focused most of the time. 1) Stay focused on personal growth, nutrition & exercise. 2) Keep visualizing the real me to come & to give it all I have!!! 3) Live in gratitude. 4) Know that I have control over my destiny. 5) Give & do for others w/ compassion in my heart. (sharing, listening & inspiring them to do well). 　　 Quote: “To make big decisions you must understand what you need and want ”.

I gave my dad a bottle of that Pure Rest (Usana product) and he swears by it and is having me get him another couple bottles of it...I'm happy you are so excited about painting, thats awesome!!!

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Originally Posted by ThisTimeIsMine Hey friends, all this talk of spring weather makes me want, it snowed here yesterday! It's WTH Wednesday for me, so planning is vital. I need to do ubwo and cardiovascular. Meals Eggs, fruit Cheese stick, mango Taco salad Meatloaf veg Shake Grateful it is getting warmer. My dog is eating again. My family are all well and healthy. I have time to get on here today. My husband is sticking to his plans and doing great. My body is working hard for me. All, well done passing your classes. Natalie

I'm happy your dog is eating again also, thats no good when they dont..Love your gratitude list and happy you are doing one, it really helps me do one every day!!!

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Originally Posted by LenDeWitt Good Morning Everyone, Had a really great run yesterday, and am committed to finishing this challenge even though I have some aches and pains. Today is back and biceps. I love doing pull-ups…I wish I could do more, but I will get there. M1- Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Shake. M2- Balance Bar. Strawberries and blueberries. M3-Chicken breast and reduced fat cheese on a light whole wheat roll with lettuce. M4- Apple and a light cheese stick. M5- Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Shake. M6- EFL Taco Pasta Salad. Have a blessed day. Len

You keep pumping iron the way you are you will be doing more pull ups before you know it...they are hard but they help you so much!!!

Here was my great day.

Exercise
1. 34 mile ride in the morning with Lisa
2. 1 hr killer spin class

56 miles total on the bike and over 1800 cals burned

Fuel
1. 2 eggs, 2 whites, grapefruit
2. Trailmix (during ride)
3. Leftover EFL meatloaf, sweet potato, apple
4. WW toast with natural PB, strawberries
5. Grilled jerk chicken, grilled vegetables
6. Protein shake

Hello Crew,

What a day yesterday was as Sophie and I spent the day cleaing the garage and looking forward to the Lawn on Thursday (especially seeing that Nice Green grass Dave!! Nice job, looking beautiful---the whole sha-bang---house yard, etc....). I attended a meeting with my work peer at the Territory office today with my District Manager---It was a useful, impactful meeting!! Then Sophie and I took Tyler to Basketball practice. Tomorrow I am off from work and will get a lot done out in the yard after we go to her Gram's house and turn off the heat that is still on low.

Nutrition:
A lot of clean eating today and Grilled chicken from the BBQ (This time Sophie made it, while I was at work---sweet). one gallon H2O an feel good.

Exercise:
5/25 today and core

Al--Great job with the plan that you are sticking to it and your goals are just falling right in place---awesome!!!