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I have a couple of heart tests this morning. I'm a little anxious. At the same time, I know I'm in a much better place than I was when this Transformer began.

It's okay to look back once in a while to see how far you've come. But the focus needs to be looking to see how far you will go.

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Karla S.

Hope it goes well.

I hope your tests went well, Keith. Definitely important to acknowledge, & feel self-congratulatory even, re how far we’ve come! Adopting-& maintaining-new habits sure isn’t easy; but then again neither was the alternative for me (remaining overweight). Thank you for unwavering positivity, wisdom, & commitment on here, even when encountering setbacks or challenges along the way (aka “life” I guess :wink:).

04/02/2025 9:09PM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

I got a long run in after my riding lesson today. My legs are trashed! Luckily, my horse was a good boy, but it's still a good leg workout to ride!

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Karla S.

Awesome!

Unstoppable! Perhaps a soak in the bath &/or a massage is in order now? Or at the very least a good night’s sleep. Can I ask what are your go to’s for tired achy muscles when you are training for an event and increasing your miles? Do you do resistance training as well? I know many runners swear by it. It’s not something I’m doing currently (am too busy running :joy:) but am thinking I may need to…

04/02/2025 4:53PM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

I can barely believe it but this morning I dug out some black work pants, which I haven’t been able to fit in for a decade or more, and they fit!!! No surprises for guessing what I’m wearing on my bottom half today 😊 👖

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I bet you smiled all day thinking about that!

Karla S.

Congrats! That’s amazing

04/02/2025 12:33PM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

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I love this so much!

04/01/2025 5:25PM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

Reminder to self 😉

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04/01/2025 7:08AM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

I'm not saying this is a cursed transformer for me, but I'm not NOT saying that.

On Saturday, I was diagnosed with the 'vid. Unbelievably, this is my first time being positive for the virus. Unfortunately, it's hit me hard. I've barely been able to move for days and am surviving on a carb heavy diet as it's all I can stomach. It's looking more and more like I have made a donation to strangers success versus mine. ???

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Here’s the link to the webpage where I found “my” minestrone recipe, which I’ve been cooking for years https://littlespicejar.com/homemade-minestrone-soup-slow-cooker/

Laurie K.

I've felt similar this month. I had a planned surgery that I knew would make last months weigh in difficult. As it got closer I knew I wouldn't make the goal, so I focused on resting and healing.

From prior Transformer experiences, I can fairly confidently say that if you make the final goal and the goal for one other month, then you will about break even financially.

There's still lots of time, and, even if we don't make the final goal, making progress towards a healthier body is worth it. We can do this!!

03/31/2025 12:54PM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

Many years ago, I lost quite a bit of weight using Nutrisystem. It wasn't sustainable for me after I quit eating their food, but it was nice to know I could still lose weight.

One of the things the community talked about was that in any new diet effort, your third day, third week and third month were the most difficult.

I am finding that to be VERY TRUE this time! I'm not only in a stall, but I've gained back some weight because my body is hanging on to things I'd rather it let go (that's the nicest way I can describe the dreaded "C" word).

I've been very good to the plan, only going over calories once in the last few days, and that was eating a chicken sandwich with fries. But I'm working hard to maintain my positive attitude, because in these stalls like this, the comfort food I usually abuse is CALLING MY NAME LOUDLY!

Stay strong, friends!

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So, so true! Thanks for posting this! It's frustrating to plateau!

03/31/2025 7:41AM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

Good job with staying the course Keith; it can be particularly difficult when the results of our effort are not reflected on the scale. Someone earlier in this game (was it you?! I think it was :blush:) taught me the acronym NDVs, so I’d remind you of those now & perhaps take heart from them until the number on the scale returns to a downward trend, which I know it will. You’re committed, determined & knowledgeable wrt weight loss, and I know that will [continue] to pay off for you. Last month you shared that you were managing some health issues/scares, so I think you deserve to feel extra proud of your weight loss effort and achievement today, amidst all that.

Thalia G.

I took a 6 day break from my 10k steps a day and am finding it hard to get back on track! I also gained 4 lbs from my lowest which is so infuriating!!! I am on my cycle so I hope it’s just temporary. Onto round 3 ?

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I was up 6 pounds from my weigh-in for the Kickstarter that finished just before our round 2 ended here. It's frustrating! I know it will correct itself, but I want it now!

It can be really hard to “get back into it” once we’ve taken a break, can’t it? When I’m struggling to get going in the mornings for my run, I always remind myself that getting out the door is half the battle and that not once after a run have I regretted it. Oh, & that time of month can be brutal on the scale, for sure! I had a 4 pound fluctuation last month in the course of one day! Fortunately, any period “gain” does seem temporary. Good luck getting moving again, you can do it! You know you want to :wink:

03/30/2025 12:41PM in Double Down Transformer - Double Your Winnings!

I’m getting up early to go for a 5km run before work & I’m also going to portion control & forego any sweet treats & carb heavy meals. The past few days I’ve been very relaxed with my food choices, in part because I reached round 2 goal but also because we were hosting an international high school student & I made things like risotto & mac n cheese + dessert, which I ate with the family. On the one hand it was freeing to “eat what I want”… but, after two months of really conscious food choices, I could see how being somewhat unrestrained with eating is a slippery slope… I didn’t feel better for it (on the contrary), but I could see how easy it would be to slip back into that way of eating (the more you eat the more you want sort of thing).

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Sandy, I think I’ve definitely caught the “running bug”… even though I may not look like a runner :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: Yet. I’ve actually run 5kms (just over 3 miles) for the last 7 consecutive mornings & when I wake up I’m generally excited to get out the door… & plan my time/runs the night before eg make school lunches in advance. I’ve registered for my first ever half marathon on 1 June so I need to get the miles in, although I don’t want to risk injury by overdoing it! I liked your toenail tip btw… on both my feet the toenails next to my big toes have become raised/bruised but this is a thing that happens to me irrespective of my weight or whether I road or treadmill run… it must just be to do with my strike and load distribution. None of the other toenails are affected and the two which are I cover up my polish. You are preparing for a marathon (or is it an ultramarathon?) later this year, right?