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Title: setting a challenge
Post by: Scrumpy on February 07, 2024, 09:01:59 AM

Very often I set myself a challenge, especially winter time when I am stuck indoors.

  I go for a walk.. up hill , I might add. I live in a valley.. I do a circular walk from my home .. I get to the top of the hill and then cut down through a little estate .. along a cutting, then back home..
Getting to the top of the hill is a bit of  struggle.. I am well panting :tongue:
But pretend all is fine..
Only when I have done this I can have a coffee.. I won't be doing it today.. Just sayin'..
  Anybody else set themselves a challenge..?
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 09:35:17 AM
I'll be outside later. Challenge will probably be to keep warm.
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: Raven on February 07, 2024, 10:16:56 AM
Yes at the pool and sometimes when out with Dageus.
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: dextrous63 on February 07, 2024, 10:29:33 AM
Little ones at present.  I'm a fair weather kinda guy.

So, apart from the rare walk round a park or to city centre, I set a challenge of going out around 4 times a week to clear the roads around me of litter.  This is usually accomplished by Sunday, which gives me two days off before the binmen come along and deposit a fresh batch during the wheelie bin emptying process on Wednesdays. 
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: JBR on February 07, 2024, 11:18:35 AM
I'm a great believer in setting oneself challenges.  It is really the only way in which to improve yourself and your way of life.

Personally, I set myself a challenge almost every morning:  to get out of bed before 10 o'clock.
I usually manage to do it by 10, but one day I am determined to manage it by 9.30.
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: klondike on February 07, 2024, 11:39:44 AM
I'm always up before that. I have what some might call "a regular constitution". I'm concerned it could still be so even if I don't wake up  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: Raven on February 07, 2024, 11:47:48 AM
My body clock usually has me up around 5.45am. Gives me time to have a latte and sort myself out before heading over to the pool for 7am.
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: Michael Rolls on February 10, 2024, 06:49:40 AM
I seet myself the challenge of getting up - and then wondering why I bothered
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: GrannyMac on February 10, 2024, 07:09:10 AM
Quote from: klondike on February 07, 2024, 11:39:44 AMI'm always up before that. I have what some might call "a regular constitution". I'm concerned it could still be so even if I don't wake up  :rolleyes:
🤭 You wouldn't want that!

My challenge at the moment is to lose weight. Diagnosed as pre diabetic just before Christmas, I started in the New Year. I've lost about 10lbs so far, mainly by ignoring my sweet tooth. 😥.
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 08:31:57 AM

Well done GrannyMac..

I too am borderline diabetic.. I am not on medication.. I try to watch what I eat.. They test my eyes every year , along with a checkup.. Everything seems ok..
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: klondike on February 10, 2024, 09:47:44 AM
I need to lose weight. It isn't easy. A few pounds go off over weeks and a naughty day puts more back on than you lost  :worried:
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 12:51:45 PM

Just eating Chocolate Mousse and Ice Cream.. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do..
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: GrannyMac on February 11, 2024, 08:36:47 AM
I want some. No ice cream at the moment, its my biggest weakness.  🥶
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 09:19:42 AM
 GrannyMac..
 I don't eat much Ice Cream , but the one I use is..
  Swedish Glaze  .. Non dairy.. vegan..
  It is lovely.. Give it a try sometime.. I serve it to my family.. They love it..

No, No... I am not a Vegan..
Title: Re: setting a challenge
Post by: GrannyMac on February 12, 2024, 05:40:23 AM
Hagen Daaz salted caramel. My all time favourite.