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…The results of the study shows that this happiness transfer extends to the third degree. This means that the happiness of an immediate social contact, called "first degree" increased an individual's chances of becoming happy by 15%. The happiness of a "second-degree contact", for example the spouse of a friend, increases the likeliness of becoming happy by 10%. And researchers showed that even the happiness of a third-degree contact, such as the friend of a friend of a friend, will increase the likelihood of becoming happy by 6%.... (Copied from: the “Chiropractic Wellness Connection” newsletter)

Now tell us about your week!

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"I'm feeling better and less and less pain.... should be able to start becoming active again"

Well, It is finally gonna happen!!! Last class is tonight!!! YAY!!! I'm feeling great and there is next to no pain. Gonna start out slow however. Just picked up a new elliptical for the basement yesterday and got it put together. (with professional installation help from my bro) Gonna be using the elliptical alot to start out with and then gradually switch to the treadmill and then come spring time start running outside again.

So, the plan this week

Minimum of 4 workouts on the elliptical for 15 minutes each time

Continue drinking a minimum of 8 cups of water a day

Watch food intake

Minimize alcohol consumption (will be hard with finishing school, big celebration to come :D)

7 weeks to lose 5-10 lbs Is this doable? I think it should be, but I'm not a pro at losing weight so only time and commitment with tell.

I'll be checking in again Wednesday or Thursday! Have a great week everyone!!

Scott

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I got my indoor cycling trainer late last week and the weather forecast calls for several days of bad weather, so a great chance to spin indoors. My goal is still to lose 10 more pounds (I guess 12 now!)during this challenge.

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Great advice! We should all heed these words as the times will be better with a good attitude. I had a good week last week with all of my short goals.

Remember, we need to FINISH STRONG!!! If you need a good dose of motivation to get you through, go to www.simpletruths.com and look under the the motivational movies on the left then click on FINISH STRONG!

Let's finish out this bridge challenge and set our sights on a New Year! What goals, both long term and short term have you been thinking about?

Happy Holidays to all and remember - FINISH STRONG!!

Steve

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Well I am in the middle of a deep freeze with no motivation but to curl up by the fireplace with a cup of coca. I will have to really work to pull myself out of hibernation.

Last week I did well with my tracking and was down a few pounds.

This week I will continue tracking and add exercise. I hope to add a good habit for each week of the challenge and enter the New Year a few pounds lighter and closer to goal!

Have a great week everyone.

Ingrid

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Hi Challengers!

Have spent the last week doing bicep curls with soggy kleenex, and have been too sick to exercise. I've either had the flu or just about the worst cold ever! I'm looking forward to feeling better and getting back to it, though.

My goal for this week is just to get back to normal. Hopefully, I'll be able to do something by the end of this week.

Sometimes, with a little break like this due to illness or some other interruption, I fall completely off the wagon and become inactive again. Does anybody else have that problem? (Gotta keep an eye on me, folks!)

Have a great week, everybody, and stay well!

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Scott

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FINISH STRONG!!!

Steve

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Goals?

Drink water, get in some form of daily exercise and lose weight during the holidays - even if it's just a couple of pounds.

Dani

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It's rough right now, and with Christmas just around the corner so many things going on. My main focus is just getting through all this ruckus and making sure i'm not forgetting anything along the way.

My "new" food goals for this week to continue through the challenge are:

- avoid sugar/sugary foods (only a little sugar in coffee)

- high fibre carbs only (absolutely no fries)

- lots of fruits and veggies

- and smaller portions at dinner

And things to be doing instead of watching TV:

- play the instruments sitting in my basement!

- organize/do things for the wedding

- plan meals for the week/cook

- and ofcourse exercise!!

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I posted my goals in last week's thing, but since its this week and not last week, it makes little sense. :)

So here are my goals:

1. Work out 5 days a week, alternating between running and weight training.

I currently run anywhere between 1.5 and 3 miles. The idea is to run up to 6 miles by the end of this challenge. This will mean picking a great route that long.

2. Lose 10 pounds and go down at least 1 dress size.

3. Have control over eating late - NOT eating late, especially sweets at night, cus that's where I get myself.

4. Stay hydrated and nourished - eating well continuously

I dont like overdrinking, as I dont actually think this hydrating stigma is legit. My doc grand father never told people to drink as much as they say in the US, and unless you want to, unless your body wants to.

So I listen to my body, and drink a healthful amount, not to the level that I feel bloated, which 8 full glasses of water a day make me feel. if i had 8 glasses of water on top of the coffee and tea and juices I'd drink, I'd explode.

Anyway, sorry for the digression.

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what a great idea. No fries! I think I'll meet that challenge. Anybody else in? if you say you're in, then you have fries (even one) you have to confess. and then we'll get the wet noodle after you. I'm having a great time. I treated myself to 4 sessions with a personal trainer. the guy I have is encouraging and great fun. so no fries this week for me.

Loretta

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speak soon Sam x

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I'll get back to training as soon as I can and do the first and maybe only bob marathon. I have a route that I can go that is as much as 29 miles so I'll pretend I'm in a race and try to reach the finish goals I had for the real marathon. The exceptions are that I won't have Dallas Police stopping traffic while I cross intersections which will add some time but my Garmin has a way to stop the timer if I go 0 miles per hour. I'll also pick a day when it's cool....no cold and the wind isn't gusting to 35 mph. Maybe if I don't have 12 thousand people trying to pass me I won't get nervous and develop stomach problems. Then again there won't be t shirts, finisher medals or space blankets but Sharon could be the official photographer. Oh and what ever you do don't tell the Kenyans. This will be the only "race" I'll ever have a chance of placing in and I don't won't to spoil it.

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Of course, I don't really eat that many French fries, I don't eat fast food very often, even less if I'm not working, so not really a sacrifice.... ;)

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Still holding onto a 10 pound loss since 11/8/08, but have reached a plateau. So, I am trying to work through that.

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How are the rest of you guys doing?

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!

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Scott

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I got in 2 trainer rides and 2 outdoor rides this week. Looks like I will be indoors until at least Christmas due to weather now. It is important that I continue to watch my food intake between now and January to keep my weight loss going in a positive direction.

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What motivation to go into the new year with - everyone talking 5K, 10K, Half Marathon - it really does help to start thinking about these things now.

We've been having a lot of severe cold and some snow with it - so outdoor workouts are out of the question at this point - except for the shoveling snow. I am re-commiting to utilizing the treadmill more and staying out of the kitchen as much as possible. The water intake has been pretty good most of the time and I've been doing good getting proper rest.

I will finish out the year stronger - more focused!! Good Luck to you all. Have a great weekend. Jane