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Late update, so maybe nobody will read it.
yes x3, Went for 48 minute walk to expore local paths near the Wilderness Gathering and this also meant that I remained in calorie deficit by a tiny tiny margin. I have the UAC to thank for staying as close to 'on track' as I have during this festival.
My why.
Well I could say that I am unhappy with the way that I look, I don't like looking fat in clothes or without them on and I am embarrassed taking my kids swimming but truthfully I've felt this way for a long time and tried to loose weight many times and sometimes I've succeeded for a time. So it's not really the reason this time, but I hope it will be a benefit.
I could say that I am worried about my health. I'm within 5 years of the age my father had a stroke, my last Cholesterol results showed a deterioration and I have felt very tired after eating and in the evening and I keep expecting my blood tests to show I'm becoming pre-diabetic. But truthfully all my health markers are still fine, and I've not had a doctor tell me that my weight is an issue. So this is not really the reason either, but again I hope that stopping worrying about health issues that are not there yet will be a benefit.
The real reason is that I've realised that life is passing me by, and that I am hung up on several issues in my life and I don't really progress on to the next thing because I keep going round in circles on these issues. I've become interested in 'Grit' and the realization that I do know how to loose weight (I know the theory and I've actually done it a couple of times) but that I let my impulses get the better of my future self. I've had a few false starts this year but this attempt to loose weight (and gain strength) is about pushing through the obstacles and learning determination and how far I can get by following a straight forward approach and not giving up before it has the time to work. My most important markers are the number of days I have tracked in MFP and my Net calorie average. I am currently up to 42 days with a net average of -450 Cal per day and this is by far the longest period of continuous logging and consistent dieting that I have put together for many years. previously a bad day or two and I would give up, and try again a few weeks later (back at square one, or actually a little bit heaver than the previous attempt). I have many reasons to eat food in addition to nutrition (comfort, reward, 'don't waste it', and 'why not') but no control. I want to develop that control, and develop it to the point that I am proud of my body and that I don't need to obsess over my food and exercise to maintain that position.
@am_change "Choose your Hard", I like this. It is about understanding and accepting what the 'Hard' is. How long it takes to reach a goal and the cost that you have to pay along the way.
@lamlam2013 "I knew the weekends would be hard." Then the goal is to 'manage' the weekends as best you can and make enough progress during the week to outweigh the weekends. You didn't say why you needed the pass day but you can compensate during the week.
@fitastic2day You have a great sister. also "Normally a day like today would totally undermine my progress and derail me. Oh no! This gal will not go quietly into the night!" I understand this, way to go.
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August 19
Exercise. Yes
Calories. Yes
Tracked. Yes
What prompted me was my weight creeping up and feeling helpless. I wanted something I could stick with. The challenge of exercise daily is something I've never done everyday is always hit or miss. Now no more excuses!!!2 -
Late update, so maybe nobody will read it.
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@marthall. This is the UAC group. We read (and care).The real reason is that I've realised that life is passing me by, and that I am hung up on several issues in my life and I don't really progress on to the next thing because I keep going round in circles on these issues.
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This is the story of most peoples lives. The difference is that you recognised it and are doing something about it. This puts you ahead of 90+% of the population (maybe 99+%).
I only picked the eyes out of your post, but the whole post is inspirational. Well done on staying on track.
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Thank You @craigo31540
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Exercise? Yes; an hour of walking and fun yard games
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes
I began a healthier lifestyle when I realized that my old ways were keeping me from fun experiences. I was always tired and little exercise wore me out. I was very unhappy, and becoming healthier made that change.1 -
We read, and we care: I love it! I love this group!0
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@am_change Thank you0
