July Challenge

No Snacks, no sweets, no seconds. Except on Days that start with S. Too simple for you? Simple is why it works. Look here for questions, introductions, support, success stories.

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Merry
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July Challenge

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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:D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :oops:
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Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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Re: July Challenge

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

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :D
:D :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :D :D
:D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :D
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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
7/6:
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No-S restart 01/08/23
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Re: July Challenge

Post by Bluebell » Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:03 pm

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :mrgreen:
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅😀😀
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅😀😀
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 😀😀
⌠⌠✅ ✅ ✅ 😀😀
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Thanks Merry, I'm in!

24th see daily check in
25th only a minor fail today!
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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!
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2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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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 :lol:
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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 :lol:
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.
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2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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Re: July Challenge

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

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :wink: :wink:
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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 :lol:
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!
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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.
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Post by yellowtulips » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:15 pm

Joining late...but better late than never :wink:

:arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :)
:) :mrgreen: :) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :)
:) :oops: :oops: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :)
:) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops: :)
:) :mrgreen: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :)
:) :mrgreen:

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

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September 2017 - Starting weight: 19st 9lbs
March 2018 - 17st 2lbs
July 2018 - 16st 4lbs
July 2020 - 17st 10lbs 😟
Target Weight: 11 stones

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

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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!
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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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.
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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 :D

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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!
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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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.

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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 :lol:

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

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

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

Red day. Started with an oatmeal cookie...oy!
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
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Post by MaggieMae » Sun Jul 30, 2017 2:47 pm

I hope you enjoyed it! Sounds delicious. 😋

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