Good work. The more you do it the easier it will become. Routine is like the most sensible boring gift you can give yourself. The lake walks are doing you the world of good.
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Yes! HIIT is what I do. 20 minutes, hard as hell, drenched in sweat, done for the day! Bam!
And thanks for the sleep suggestions. I normally donāt have many sleep issues, besides it occasionally taking a while to fall asleep . I do wear earplugs already out of habit from snoring ex boyfriends 
and I have a high velocity fan for white noise. Pitch black room. No TV or screens in general. I even cover my alarm clock. My room is for sleep only. Tonight just wasnāt meant for sleep 
Now that itās 8am and fully light, I donāt feel too bad. I will be crashing at some point tho. Most definitely.
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My workout is usually around noonāish. And yes, I have been doing a 15 min yoga stretch after every session.
No soreness the next day, just some tightness in muscle groups which I expect.
I think Iām doing everything about as right as I can figure. Perhaps my body holding on, though after this amount of time it should be moving as I have done this all before and it never takes this long.
But I know itās eventually gotta catch up. I mean I canāt be a fat ass forever if I eat right, rest properly and am exercising regularlyā¦ at least I hope. Haha
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My two hours is usually 30 min on a treadmill, then 1:15 of weights, then 0:15 of yoga stretching. I start my day if nice outside on front porch with coffee for 15-20 mins, other wise in my office in my favorite chair surrounded by windows and view of ocean, so I typically get a good dose of vitamin D .
I love Huberman and Attiaā¦ and try to adhere as much as I can to some of there thoughts. Especially the alcohol part, lol.
Just not getting it this go round. I once was 350lbs and went to 225 with diet and exercise so I think I have a decent grasp on it all. Iām just trying to get back to that 225 guy, lol. 50lbs should be much easier than the original 125lbs.
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Everyone is different, and even if you did it in the past, doesnāt always mean your body will respond the same. Patience is always best in fitness 
Another thought tho, how is your bed? I know when I got a new mattress, and the right pillow, my sleep became so much more restful literally overnight.
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Iāve lost about 14 kgs in two years, I donāt weigh myself much as that was dangerous to my m health. Iām never going to be skinny as I love food way too much and do not believe in denying myself too much. I really really love food. But I feel stronger and more able. My body is stronger and I donāt mind how long it takes to drop the last ten kgs or so. Keep at it, be kind to yourself.
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I worked up until my retirement at the largest mattress retailer in the country for 27 yearsā¦ haha. My bed is pretty dialed in. Tempur king sized adjustable with massage and the most heavenly pillows, duvet and sheets you could imagine.
But I appreciate the feedback. I think Iām doing everything pretty bang on, just need to be patient.
Perhaps when I do my bloodwork again in March Iāll ask doctor if some meds may be messing me up. I donāt take many, but have started Ozempic 4 months ago for type 2 diabetes and am at full dose. That is supposed to help with weight loss alsoā¦ and for price of it I would hopeā¦ but nope. Nadda
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Canāt sleep check in. Today will be my last work shift for two weeks because I scheduled some paid time off. Iām celebrating two years alcohol free and my birthday. Iāll be taking two little vacations and have tons of coffee, lunch and dinner plans.
It should be a lot of fun but idle handsā¦
Iāll be checking in here every day.
Todays check in. I talked to my sister last night for an hour or so. She was actively drinking and was fairly drunk, per usual. Our dynamic has changed with me sober. I am no longer the little kid looking up to her. I see her drinking for what it is, a coping mechanism that used to work and now doesnāt. Sometimes dealing with drunk people is annoying for me but it NEVER makes me think āI want what theyāve gotā. Clarity helps. Iāll stick to my water and coffee.
Now I have to try to get a little more sleep before I go into work for the last time for TWO WHOLE WEEKS. Iām getting excitedā¦
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Oh, thatās so funny! So youāre mattress spoiled! What a smart business to be in.
I gained and lost 40 pounds from 2020 to mid '23. Dropping 2,000 liquid calories a day made it a lot easier. Iāve come to realize the number isnāt whatās important, itās how you feel.
One more tip, and Iāll be at my limit 
is to switch up your workouts. Donāt always do the same thing. Confuse your body by moving it in different way. It wants to move all the ways. Throw in a swim, a bike ride, or try kickboxing (a fav of mine that helps release anger if you have it). Youāll activate new muscle fibers. Anyway, keep up your hard work. I definitely see you putting it in 
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Checking in, feeling a bit low, but could be worse. Weather is rainy and grey.
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Checking in day 49ā¦
It feels good waking up to a clean house this morning.
Making chili in the crockpot for dinner tonight so the house smells amazing right now.
Itās freezing cold here today, so a clean house, hot chili, blankets and movie day with the kids (well just my daughter as of now) it is.
Much 
to all of you
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I hope it goes fast for you, and you have a great time on your trip celebrating both of your birthdays.
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Goodmorning from sunny Massachusetts on day
284 no alcohol
215 no vapes or ciggs
85 no thc
Bsby is sleeping great. Moms a littlebtired but i dont blame her. Her job is just as hard or harder then me going to work.
Im on my way to work now
Take care everyone
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Good morning, everyone! I havenāt checked in for a few days. Iāve only popped on for a few minutes here and there to see what everyoneās been up to. Woke up to more snow yesterday morning. Im soooo tired of winter. Thereās not a single thing i like about it. I still made myself go out and do everything i planned yesterday. I got my recent purchases for the service organization i belong to inventoried and put away, made a list of items i need to buy for an upcoming fundraiser and went shopping for them and groceries for home. I drove down to an Amish community that has a great surplus/discount grocery store. Itās a beautiful drive and i got some great deals. It was a long but productive day. I have a lot to get done today, too, but Iām being a little lazy this morning. Iāve been feeling sorta blah. Im still dealing with some pain in my hip from the MRI Thursday, but itās getting better. Iām overdue for my B12 shot, which Iām going to give myself as soon as i get motivated to get off the couch. That should definitely help.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
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Checking in on day 221 days AF. Wishing all a relaxing day.
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156 days af
ODAAT
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Checking in day 48 AF 
Happy sober sunday everyone have a great day.
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Day 239 second check in. House feeling calmer and back to normal
Listening to folklore by taylor swift. 
This evening will watch a film. Iām clear our visitors canāt stay again till their dog is house trained and their kids say please and thank you
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