*Name: Candice
*I am currently located in: Fredericksburg, VA
*Here is a little info about me: I grew up in Utah and moved to Virginia the beginning of 2020. I have 5 kids, 2 cats, and am married to my best friend for the last 18 years.
*My weight loss plan this month is to: I have been doing calorie counting for a while, and it has really helped me. I use MyFitnessPal to keep track of food and exercise and will continue with this.
*One of my triggers is: Stress.
*I plan to tackle this trigger by: Not sweating the small stuff. And making sure I am exercising as a way to relieve the stress in my life.
*A motivational quote I love is: I can’t even think of one. Lol
*Fun fact about me: I am 38 and have moved over 30 times in my life.
*All I want for Christmas is: a pair of jeans that fits and looks good.
Below is my progress pic, down 47 pounds total over 3 years. 2020 interrupted my momentum and caused me to put about 20 back on, but I am back at it.

Let’s do a group check-in today. How are you doing? How are you feeling? Do you think you’re going to hit the goal? Tell us what’s up, and if we can help you in any way. If you need a workout for today, look no further! Use one of these for some guidance.

*30 minute low impact cardio https://youtu.be/50kH47ZztHs

*30 minute advanced cardio sculpt https://youtu.be/QsiImYTLvTk

*45 minute restorative (relaxing/deep stretch) yoga https://youtu.be/L_0_0tlm8m8

This post is for those who messed up this weekend.

First of all, take a deep breath and recite these words, "I AM HUMAN. I AM PERFECTLY IMPERFECT."

Next, take a moment to think about why you you feel off course: were you living in the moment and celebrating something/someone? Don't sweat going off course if that's the case. You have every right to LIVE and to enjoy food (even "bad" food, in moderation).

Or maybe you were feeling some sad/negative feelings and you emotionally ate. If that's the case, it may be time to take a moment to reflect on what triggered you and how you can combat that again in the future.

Perhaps you got a case of the SCREW-IT'S (like the image below) and you had a moment where you caved and gave up. To those people, we are only a few days into this game and there is soooo much time to turn a new leaf and hit your goal. Remember why you started this challenge and don't give up.

Whatever your reason, if you went off track this weekend, take care to not "slash your other 3 tires" and make that weekend off-track become a week...month...etc.

One mistake a lot of people make after a weekend splurge is being extra restrictive to try to "make up" for what they did "wrong." That is a good way to make your brain feel deprived, which can easily lead to a binge... and then a vicious, extreme eating, cycle begins.

Try not to be extra restrictive today, just work today as if you would have if you'd been perfectly on point this weekend.

Longevity is the name of the health game, not quick fixes/extreme actions to see results. There is time, so be careful and kind with yourself today.

**Final reminder: to enter into this weeks challenge, introduce yourself to the team here on this dashboard page. I'll choose a winner for a $10 gift card on Tuesday, and will introduce the new challenge on Wednesday.

xoxo, Kateka

Good morning. What a struggle to get my 7 year old to take a rule following/ full body picture! 😂 This month, I’ll be focusing on food tracking, no mindless snacking in the evenings, and closing my exercise ring on my watch each day. I’ll leave you with one of my favorite photos from my son’s photo shoot this morning. 😑????