July Challenge

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:13 am

Thought I'd get us going! I need to keep checking in

. Sorry my calendar is goofy & won't be the one you'll likely want to copy (my S days are Friday & Sunday), but I hope everyone has a great month!

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Marina · Post by **Marina** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:20 pm

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tobiasmom · Post by **tobiasmom** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:05 pm

7/1: S DAY
7/2: S DAY
7/3: RED
7/4: RED
7/5: RED
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Bluebell · Post by **Bluebell** » Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:03 pm

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Thanks Merry, I'm in!

24th see daily check in
25th only a minor fail today!

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:26 am

So, is anyone doing anything special for the 4th? My Aunt and Uncle whom I haven't seen in years (they live across the country from us) are visiting--such a special treat!

Bluebell · Post by **Bluebell** » Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:59 am

Hope you have a lovely time Merry, sounds super! I am UK based so not a special day for me, that's probably a good thing, I don't need any excuses

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 6:10 am

Bluebell wrote:Hope you have a lovely time Merry, sounds super! I am UK based so not a special day for me, that's probably a good thing, I don't need any excuses

Thanks! Yeah, I wondered after I asked how many are US based--I love our international flavor on this board!

It really was such a lovely day. I felt so blessed.

purpletix · Post by **purpletix** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:07 pm

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Bluebell · Post by **Bluebell** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:16 pm

Merry wrote:
Bluebell wrote:Hope you have a lovely time Merry, sounds super! I am UK based so not a special day for me, that's probably a good thing, I don't need any excuses
Thanks! Yeah, I wondered after I asked how many are US based--I love our international flavor on this board!

It really was such a lovely day. I felt so blessed.

I am so pleased Merry, how lovely

I agree, its great to have such a mix!

Selcazare · Post by **Selcazare** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:50 pm

Coming in a bit late, but here!

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The last two weeks were not great for me but I am feeling better about the things that were driving me to eat, and I have a better plan in place now to deal with stress instead of reaching for sugar.

yellowtulips · Post by **yellowtulips** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:15 pm

Joining late...but better late than never

7/10 breakfast was a 'protein bar,' which is really just a glorified candy bar with a funny aftertaste; had glass of chocolate milk after dinner.

Mustloseweight · Post by **Mustloseweight** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:43 pm

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Bluebell · Post by **Bluebell** » Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:17 pm

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:54 am

Hey everyone, how's July going for you?

I'm trying to slowly get back into some exercise...need to get back on track there!

Bluebell · Post by **Bluebell** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:44 pm

Hi Merry. Food wise I am staying strong, exercise is not going so well. I am hoping that the arrival of the school holidays next week will give me more flexibility with time. Here's hoping I can make myself fit in a few exercise videos.

yellowtulips · Post by **yellowtulips** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:51 pm

Hi Merry (and everyone else),

July has been going better than June food-wise. I started off well with exercise, but the last week it has fallen by the wayside because of crazy work hours. The scale is finally starting to shift downwards ever so slowly--I've been a litte more moderate with S-days. I am missing the exercise though and will get back to that next week. I did get some new clothes this month and was happy to be able to get a size smaller

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 11:35 pm

you guys are doing awesome! Let's finish out the month strong!

And for anyone who's not having a good month--it's not too late to finish well with some green days even if the start didn't go well. Don't give up!

MaggieMae · Post by **MaggieMae** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:28 pm

I told myself I was going to jump back in and start the July challenge But obviously I did not get started. I'm hoping to get back into the habit For August So that I will have some accountability. I haven't been doing habit calw or the monthly challenges because I thought that that pressure of marking red or green would be too much and that I needed a break, but it's definitely not working my way. Going to have to go back to vanilla and tracking. I've drifted too far away from the rules. Hopefully August will get me back in gear so I will be prepared for the holidays.

yellowtulips · Post by **yellowtulips** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:07 pm

Hi MaggieMae,

I know what you mean: wanting to get away from tracking habit....but finding that it's a little too easy to drift when we don't (at least for chunks of time here and there). I'm finding the challenge easier than the habit cal right now. I like using the emoticons

Unfortunately, I find that even when I track I can get into a habit of a *small* drift

It's a learning process, but I agree with Reinhard that there is just enough guidance with the Rules, but not too much. Even with the embarrassing number of

days, I know that I am eating less, eating better and slowly getting back into better habits around food.

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 5:06 am

Red day. Started with an oatmeal cookie...oy!

MaggieMae · Post by **MaggieMae** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:47 pm

I hope you enjoyed it! Sounds delicious. ðŸ˜‹

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