• Happy Monday!
  
  We're almost there; just a few more days! Stay focused, don't waver, keep pushing forward, and seize that victory!
  
  It's time to brag about your successes! I know each of you has had successes, so let's hear them! This is one of my favorite times of the game; I love hearing your stories!
  
  Whether you're on track to win this game or not, please know that any progress at all is a win. Any positive changes you made for yourself, are a win! Even if it's simply learning what does or doesn't work for you...that's valuable info for the future and also a win!
  
  Enjoy these last few days my friends and keep that goal in sight! The final weigh-in is March 27-28 in Pacific Time!
  
  DietBet members - Please make sure to submit the Final weigh-in, not a Progress weigh-in only.
  

now at 75% of their goal

Total weight lost is now 111 pounds! Average is 2.7 pounds.

• I did it - without as much training as I “should” have had, and I couldn’t run the whole way, but I showed up and I finished a 5K! I’m tired, but happy!
  

• Happy Wednesday!
  
  I thought it would be fun to share our favorite health snack ideas! I love snacking and hearing what others choose to munch on is always fun!
  
  My favorite healthy snack is apples! Envy apples to be exact! They are the best apples in my opinion! Sweet and crisp! I like to cut them into wedges and sprinkle on cinnamon! I love them that way but if I'm feeling like I want a change I mix up some PB2 Crunchy peanut butter and use it to dip! Yum!
  
  What's your go-to healthy snack?
  

• Ran a 5k today 😊 my goal was to just get under 40min and to not walk. Well I got 33:49 and ran the whole thing!!
  
  Picture was taken before the race haha hiding in my car staying warm and out of the wind!
  

• 4 mile run today. Light snow and wind for the last 1/2 mile. Here is the storm coming in at about mile 3. It was refreshing. How everyone is staying focused.
  

• Happy weekend!
  
  If you are like me, I tend to loosen up on the weekend. I don't prioritize exercise and will eat a bit more if the occasion arises. I learned about the 2-day rule and started incorporating it when I'm trying to develop a new habit. Because I'll be honest, after a 2-day break from a new habit I might even forget that I wanted to start doing that important thing! :D
  
  What do you do to keep your new habits going? Are you able to take breaks and get right back to your habit?
  
  The Two-Day Rule Key Concept: The "two-day rule" emphasizes avoiding skipping a new habit for two consecutive days. This allows for flexibility while maintaining consistency.
  

now at 41% of their goal

Total weight lost is now 69 pounds! Average is 1.7 pounds.

• Happy Wednesday! I hope you are having a great week so far!
  
  Today's habits are about productivity and focus, two things I struggle the most with! I feel like I have 5 things going on in my mind all the time and feel like I'm just treading water. I love the feeling of finishing things, but often get bogged down doing little bits of work everywhere and not getting a lot of satisfaction.
  
  The 30-minute "focus block" recommended here sounds like a great exercise! I don't know about you, but my attention span has suffered over the years. Taking 30 minutes to do anything sounds very hard! :D
  
  Please let me know in the comments how you feel about 30 minutes of uninterrupted focus!
  
  Ok, let's do this!
  
  Day 3: Productivity & Focus
  
  Focus: Enhancing efficiency and concentration.
  
  Tasks:
  Continue Days 1 & 2's habits.
  30-minute "focus block" for a designated task (no distractions).
  Plan the next day's top 3 priorities.
  Tracking: track focus block time, and priority planning.