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RangerRickL
RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    August 8
    Exercised?: Yes. Walked 7 Km in 60 mins (hills).
    Calories?: Yes.
    Tracked?: Yes.

    Upped my daily target today by 100 kCal per day. Was still losing over last week, so trying to gradually level off as I work slowly into maintenance. I may be 2 weeks at this level. Still fighting mental battles to stay on track and not continue to lose weight and size. The walking helps.

    Only travelling an hour into the city tomorrow for work (not 4 hours interstate :) ). So likely no hills walking tomorrow. Fill find somewhere in town to make up the difference.

    Debating whether to sign up for a 35km walk in November. Sounds tempting. Unfortunately the 30k extreme challenge walk (that passes by my front door) in October requires minimum teams of 2. Would love to do that one, but don't know anyone locally that can maintain my pace walking in the hills that I could partner with.


    @SimonsChange. Great that hiking is your thing now. Getting out there is so much better than a treadmill. 76 lbs loss (so far) would make it possible. Unfortunately the photos that @RangerRickL. mentioned are not public. I am sure the weight loss has been stunning.
    @pribud. You are super woman (at least I think you are). You keep up lifting the entire UAC team.
    @trixsey1. Great pictures of Hardwick hall (or for the Potter movie fans, Malfoy manor :) ). Looks like a great place to visit.
    @marthall. Nice photos. Hope you had a great time camping. Great activity.
    @aeshippers. It is so nice to start having more daylight. Good that your body is starting to be satisfied with what you planned to eat.
  • trixsey1
    trixsey1 Posts: 236 Member
    @simonschange - beautiful pics. I love woodland walks. Well done on getting your blood pressure under control, this was one of my main issues as well - mine was 150/90 now it's down to a healthy 128/83 at my last checkup with the nurse.
    Walking/hiking is a great way to exercise and I love being outside whatever the weather.
    Fantastic progress on your weight loss journey, and for the changes in your own lifestyle which I'm sure did not come easy at first. Good luck to you and to your future goals.

    @craigo3154 - lol, not many people know that Hardwick Hall was featured on the HP film, Deathly Hallows! That 35km walk sounds great.

    @am_change - those are all great pics! I too am out in all weather, like today. I don't know what it's like where you are, but it's been peeing it down all day here!


    August 8th

    Exercised?: Yes
    Calories?: Yes.
    Tracked?: Yes.

    Workout:-
    40 mins total body strength workout using 3kg dumbells.

    Walking:-
    Had to venture into town this morning, then took the dogs for their walk despite the weather.
    It's really wet here, rain and winds but we had a fun walk all the same.
    Hardly a soul about either, just as we like it! I think we were the only ones daft enough to venture out in it, lol

    Total steps walked today: 13,425
    Total calories burned: 860
    Total calories consumed: 1308 / 1320
  • zorrocat
    zorrocat Posts: 153 Member
    August 8:

    Exercise?: 4-mile tempo run this morning, clocking in at 35 minutes, plus the usual walking.
    Plank?: Yes.
    Calories?: Yes, with 108 to spare.
    Tracked?: Yes. Allowed myself an ice cream after dinner because I had the room for it.
  • 120maggie
    120maggie Posts: 5,200 Member
    @SimonsChange Wow, so inspirational. Not just the weight loss, but your whole attitude of healthy lifestyle and goals.
    @am_change love the pictures! Years ago my husband and I were hiking in Alaska we got trapped back in Denali National park when the mudslides closed the roads. -- So we made the best of it and didn't let the rain stop our activity. I remember vowing that we wouldn't let rain stop us from hiking and enjoying outdoor activities when we got home. -- Did we live up to that? NAH. We check the radar and make decisions on the forecast.

    Strength work out in the morning, cycled after work. Tracked under calories.
  • Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes...90 minute Trail Run/Walk, 45 minute Strength and Power Fusion class, and a 30 minute Stability Ball Sculpt class.
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • pcotter54
    pcotter54 Posts: 707 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

    Today was tough. Thank goodness I thought to pre-log, so I could cut back to smaller portions.
  • bocasdelbadbob
    bocasdelbadbob Posts: 111 Member
    @simonschange, you are amazing.

    @am_change I like your gym pictures.

    - yes x 3

    Kitchen is closed. I got some cals left over.

    Exercise; 5.8 miles in 59 minutes and that included stopping for a refreshment a few blocks before home. No climbing. That almost sounds like ten minute mile don't it. But not a big deal for a bicycle on the flat track. Fast for a runner. slow for a bike. (I walked to the bike shop then rode home.)





  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    @bocasdelbob Thanks for putting Buddy as your profile photo!! You do love that little guy!
    @pribud only 5'3"?? How does a heart like yours fit in such a tiny person?
    My report:
    Regular office work day:
    Calories: under by a nice margin. Gluten free day too
    Tracking: ok
    Exercise: farm chores and activity
  • srufus
    srufus Posts: 160 Member
    @SimonsChange : Wow ! You are such an inspiration ! Thank you for sharing the pictures with us.
    @am_change : You made my day (more like month :smiley: ) Actually I am moving from Texas to Michigan and I walk a lot outside. I am already dreading the winter but your quote about appropraite clothing made me feel so much better. Saving it !

    @pribud : Congrats on your weight loss ! Glad to see you have recovered well from your surgery.

    Today
    Exercise : 30 min walk and 15 minutes stationary bike plus lots of cleaning.
    Calories : Yes
    Tracking : yes

    See you all tomorrow !
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,278 Member
    Yes x 3. Run/Walk 80 min
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,278 Member
    WTG @SimonsChange !!!!
  • loopydo2017
    loopydo2017 Posts: 752 Member
    Yes x3. Jealous of all you hikers! Not much for hiking options on the flat prairies.
  • pribud
    pribud Posts: 453 Member
    Another good day. I have 2 of my grandchildren overnight and all day tomorrow. They are 9 & 7 so they can look after me...lol

    exercise yes a bit of everything
    calories yes under
    tracking yes

    Good night everyone! :)
  • getrealgirl
    getrealgirl Posts: 201 Member
    Exercise~ yes Strong Curves Lift Day and 95 Crunches for the Ab Challenge.
    Tracking~all on track!
    Calories~ right down to the wire with 11 left.
    Watched part of my oldest son's workout tonight to see if I could learn anything new. Geez, he makes everything look like a cake walk! Ahhh, to be 20 again! He too is on MFP, but he only uses it to make sure he is getting enough calories. He better be because my pantry and refrigerator are empty! Love that kid, but time for him to get back to his college "all-inclusive meal plan"! ;)