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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes yardwork 30 mins
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? *Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
*Over by 32 cals so did 10 mins on the stationary bike at bedtime.6 -
Yes x 3 - it was a great day!
We stayed home most of the day with our 4 month old kitten! She is so much fun; between high energy jumping off the walls almost to crawling up and wanting to sleep on our shoulders. So fun to not be working and spending time with her. Next two days are busy with kids - once they move out of the house you spend more time figuring who to spend the day with and not let the others feel left out5 -
@aeshippers, Happy Anniversary!
@Hawkins410, sounds like my neck of the woods, 108 degrees yesterday. Egads!
Yes x 3, minimum of exercise because of the heat, but made it.
I'm here because I want to be healthy, and not regain the weight I've lost over the last year. I lose my willpower when left to my own devices. If I'm not diligent, I always get fat. That seems to be my natural set-point
. I'm taking it slow now, with easy calorie limits and achievable goals. Anyway, I love this group, and I love hearing about you all. 6 -
2-Sept-2017
I met all three goals, today. I like to do longish, more intense workouts on my days off and the weekend--and I was able to do that, today.
I'm 48 years old. I have two fantastic university age children and have acquired a lovely middle school child through my amazing partner:). I have been active my whole life, and was a track and field sprinter and high jumper until I was 21 years old.
I am 5'10". I mention that, because my height has lead to some complacency on my part. Since I'm tall--I can easily gain 15 pounds without it affecting me where it counts--my closet of clothes...and I'm not gonna lie...I LOVE MY CLOTHING.
I'd been about the same weight for my entire life until about 4 years ago. At that time, I gained some weight, but managed to lose that 15 pounds; however, it then it began to pile on, again. The culprits??? Too much ice cream, milk chocolate, and bigger than usual portions of food. I also suffered a knee injury and horrible plantar fasciitis--all from running on hard surfaces, as I looked for different solutions to help me lose the weight--that dramatically reduced my ability to work out the way that I'd been accustomed.
Anyway, I decided that all my aches and pains and injuries were my body's way of telling me that the extra 15-20 pounds had to go, and I decided to do something about it. The first 2 weeks were so tough. Now, it's all good. I had to relearn appropriate portion sizes, so I weight, measure, and record EVERYTHING. It works.
Historically, I've lost weight very quickly and unsafely, but this time I wanted to do it right. I cannot be hungry. At. All. I'm losing the weight slowly and am making some sustainable lifestyle changes. So far, so good.
This group has been so incredibly helpful and I'm very grateful to be a participant.5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Dog walk and a Wetlands walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
My story: I was born and raised in London, England. I emigrated to America in 2010 to Oklahoma City. My life changed 180 degrees, I no longer had a career, couldn't work because of immigration status and went from working out with a trainer (UK Strongman under 90k) three times a week with bootcamp at weekends, to doing nothing. Quality and quantity of food was very different in America, most meals were 3 to 4 times the size of what I was used to. At first, I would eat half portion, then over time, I ate what was on the plate. I also couldn't find good produce, it's seems weird but the food was so very different, it still is but I manage it really well now.
The first six years were a struggle, not having the close relationships I was used to with family and friends, the time difference and moving every two years took its toll. However, we put roots down in Las Vegas in 2015, it took me over a year to get to like it (!) and now I am loving life again. I have found some really good grocery stores, I eat clean 80% time (still like my drink), walk a lot when the weather permits and have met some really good, new friends.
I retire at 55 in March 2019 and I am working towards optimum health and wellness for my retirement. I want to have an active and healthy lifestyle that is my 'norm', so all that I am doing now, is investing in my future. I am lucky enough not to take any medication and the osteoarthritis and bone spurs that I do have are alleviated when I'm at a good weight. What I am practicing now is sustainable for the rest of my life. I ask a lot from my body, the least I can do is treat it right….
Thanks to all those sharing their stories!5 -
countrycreek wrote: »Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes yardwork 30 mins
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? *Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
*Over by 32 cals so did 10 mins on the stationary bike at bedtime.
Yikes that was close!
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Late check in here. 3 yesses today. Ran for 2.5km then walked back. Supper was ready when I walked in the door so I sat down and now I'm realizing I forgot to stretch... oh my legs are aching and I'm really going to regret that tomorrow!!
I'm a 35 year old Canadian mama to 3. This is my third month with UAC and I love it. Accountability has always been a huge motivation for me in losing weight, but this time around (working on 15 or so pounds that crept on in the past year and a half..) I am much preferring having the accountability on here rather than with friends in person. I've had times where exercising and counting calories have become a bit of an obsession so not talking about it daily with my close friends is keeping that at bay. Plus the scale is moving super slow and I know talking about that would have me feeling discouraged so I'd rather focus on being active and making good food choices and sustainable habits.5 -
Ugh I wrote a longer post but must have lost my internet connection and it's gone.
In summary, it was pass #1. Travel day and didn't track or get enough exercise really but home sweet home and ready for my fresh September start @Dosse1320!
Also happy birthday to @loopydo2017 and happy anniversaries to all celebrating!
@RangerRickL please tell @2020pinktogo that the UAC isn't the same without her!2 -
Sept 2
Exercise: no. IBS flare up has me down and out. Started a new medication and it's making feel realllllly weird.
sigh....I'm hoping to get at least some walking and yoga done today. If I'm not active I start to feel guilty and ashamed...completely unreasonable I know. My exercise used to be so much better..I run and lots of walking and lots of yoga August. i did just above the bare minimum and I feel awful. SO I hereby declare September will be better!!!
This wil be my 1st pass day.2 -
Exercise: Yes: more hours of painting, I feel like all I've been doing lately is house remodeling... but at least it's keeping me really active.
Calories: Yes
Tracking: Yes3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 25mins of bodyweight training
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Fell asleep early yesterday so just now posting2 -
Late check in, 3x yes.
An active day for us in the woods. We are making a clearing for a future campsite, and because the woodland is a post war plantation the ground is a series of ridges, plus the spot we have chosen is on a slope. So pretty heavy ground works shifting soil, and digging round and winching out a large tree stump. Winching was a fantastic workout and my shoulders are still feeling it. I’m also shifting stone from a (not so) near gully to line a fire pit, and my wife admired a nice 2ft square slab of stone “that will make a nice table”…..
I felt so good with all the exercise that I allowed myself two portions of chocolate cake and thus basically ate back the majority of my exercise calories.
Tracking was tricky today with lots of homemade food and uncertainty over exercise values, but I did my best which is good enough for me.
@aeshippers late congratulations for your aniversary and for staying within calories
@slimpossible07. Well done and nice pics.
@120maggie “since I told you my strategy I had to stick to it!” I’m glad, or I would have been sad.
@fitastic2day Well done, you squeaked in which is the important bit6 -
late check-in for me. Had a better day today
no red at all on my tracking sheet
Totals 1,478 94 58 79 2,081 53
Your Daily Goal 1,835 229 62 92 2,300 69
Remaining 357 135 4 13 219 16
Calorie Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
*You've earned 345 extra calories from exercise today
exercise walking
tracking yes everything
water 10 glasses
@aeshippers nice to see you back! I missed you! Happy belated anniversary 
@Slimpossible007 Way to make the most of your day! Awesome Job! Thanks for the pictures
@120maggie Happy for you for sticking to your plan Planning for me is the reason for success and being accountable to everyone on here is a big incentive as well! Proud of you!
@marthall sounds like you had quite the day, it feels so good to be working on something you both want. I think your wife is right about the table...lol..What a team! Really enjoy your posts 3 -
Yes x 32
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2nd Sept
Exercise? Yes; 13000 steps
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes3 -
Pass. No energy to move.2
