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RangerRickL
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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?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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While in New York City, I was frequently aware of being with people from all over the world and of many different faith expressions. It is the winter season of Christmas for many; Hanakkuh for many others; and hopefully a season of goodwill among us all.
It is a joy to have each team member as a friend along our journey!
Best wishes, Rick
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Exercise is done this morning. Oh boy am I in a heap load of pain. Presently I am not as stiff but I won't be wearing heels today. It's all in my lower back and pelvis and hip area. Yep just way too heavy .
We have a couple older men who look just like Santa who do it during the holidays. Could you imagine being married to a man that looked like Santa? According to Santa Larry there are woman that actually have a thing for Santa and he gets hit on a lot. Ok I was laughing to the point of tears at his stories because it has to be the suit because really it's Santa.4 -
Just a quick topic for today. Exercise/Activity. It's not about having time, but making time.
We are all busy, and have the same number of hours in a day.
We all need sleep, so sacrificing sleep for exercise/activity is of limited return.
How do you structure your day to get time for the 20 mins of activity for UAC?
I usually try find a slow time in the work day to get out and walk. If that is not possible, then I take a lunch break and walk through that.
If I get a chance to go to be early, that is when I do most of my bodyweight strength exercises (as they don't need a gym - in fact I usually use the bathroom and use the bathmat and towel as floor cushioning).
How do you make time?
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December 4
Exercised?: Yes. 9.7km in 80 mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Went into the office to pick up fitbit today. Because of track works, 10km of track was replaced by busses. Adds 30 minutes onto the normal train journey. After picking up the fitbit, walked the 10km instead of catching the bus. (Google estimated 120 minutes walking time - HA!!)
Somehow the Fitbit thinks I did only 8100 steps to cover 9.7km. this would give me a stride length on 1.2m (1.197m or 3"11'). Somehow I don't think so. I think the fitbit is missing steps and a brief search on the net says this is not uncommon for the model I am borrowing. Undercounting by as much as 40%. Common solution is to wear it in pocket when walking. Will try that tomorrow.
@Anya_000. asked yesterday what Pavlova was to which I replied.craigo3154 wrote: »@craigo3154, OK, I finally have to ask, what is a Pavlova?
@Anya_000. Best description I have found is:
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue dessert with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and whipped cream.
As I am not a big fruit eater, the ones we have a topped with whipped (Chantilly) cream chocolate and peppermint (Peppermint crisp - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint_Crisp)
To make:- Beat 5 egg whites till they form soft peaks (can tip bowl upside down and nothing comes out).
- Slowly add in 1.5 cups of castor sugar while still beating keep beating till all grittiness is gone from mixture.
- Beat in 2 table spoons of corn flour.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon of white vinegar.
- Beat in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence.
- Spoon mixture onto baking tray making a rough cake shape (use grease proof paper base, otherwise will stick to tray - no need for cake tin)
- Bake in low oven (120C/250F) for 90 minutes (we do 115 minutes for thicker meringue crust).
- Allow to cool in oven for a couple hours.
- Top with 8 - 10 fl oz of whipped heavy cream or whipping cream (for chantilly cream add vanilla essence and sugar)
- Add toppings to suit.
Serves 8-10 (or about 4 of me
).
(This is all from memory - actual published recipie I could find that was closest to what we do at home here is:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/pavlova-3/e62d3cc8-a69d-4ae3-8a6d-5226751a274d)
The challenge is for any of you not trying to actively lose weight to try make one and tell me what you think.
If you use actual corn, corn flour (some are made from wheat - go figure), then it is also gluten free (Yay!!!)
The sugar and cream make it sweet and calorie dense, so be careful with portion sizes (unless you are way under, or on a planned pass day).
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@craigo3154, Wow, thanks for posting the Pavlova! I'd never heard of, nor seen, such a thing. It looks and sounds delicious. Definitely something to try on a pass day.1
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3-Dec-2017
Late post:
Exercise: yes, I did a 13km morning walk with my neighbour. We are preparing for a 1/2 marathon walk in spring 2018. So far, so good!
Calories: yes, I was under
Tracking: yes, everything
As far as Christmas traditions...it's really a potpourri of events, at this point. A lot of it is based upon visiting with friends and family. Joyous gatherings!
I was born in an equatorial African country, grew up in Canada, currently live in the US, and my life partner is Norwegian. We end up amalgamating aspects of each culture.
It's a lovely time, and it brings a smile to my face.4 -
Dec 4 th sign in.
Despite a man extremally trying day I've largely stuck to my goals.
Food and calories all logged and within allowance.
30 minutes walk, just made it through.2 -
3 x Yes again today, including a 4km walk inc. hills. Lovely bright crisp day again, but the light covering of snow has now gone.
As I am retired I really have no excuse for not fitting in some exercise, but as it doesn't come naturally to be I have to make the effort not to let the day get away from me. If I am walking at this time of year I tend to aim for about 14:00 or so, after the day has warmed up but before it starts to get dark. I like to do Pilates mid-morning.4 -
Exercise: Yes. (60 min walking)
Calories: Yes.
Tracking: Yes.3 -
Pass 1. Calories over. Exercise iffy.
Like today's picture of you and Rose@RangerRickL
@craigo3154 I agree that it's good to plan. However there are some days when everything goes against you and in my opinion we need to forgive ourselves and not be too harsh when that happens. Today was one of those for me. I had to leave work less than an hour after arriving to pick up my daughter who was ill and look after her for the rest of the day. She came first, not me fitting in exercise, so yes I tried my best but it wasn't great. Days like today happen and I'm OK with that. I ended up making some poor food choices though when I managed to eat which I did have control over so I'm less pleased about that.3 -
Oh and @craigo3154 I would stick with using your Fitbit in the same way for a few days. I had the same problem where in the first uses first it over estimated and then underestimated. Maybe I'm giving it more intelligence than it has, but it was like it was getting to know me and my gait. Now after months of use it's pretty accurate. I sometimes count a hundred steps in my head and it's usually right plus or minus one or two.1
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Date: December 4
Exercise: yes, 10,000 steps
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes2 -
4-Dec-2017
Exercise: yes
Calories, yes, under my limit
Tracking: yes, everything3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yep, 30 minute Cardio Drumming class in the morning, and a 45 minute Cardio Drumming class in the evening.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yep
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep4 -
Dec. 4
Exercise- yes 40 minutes walk- over 11,000 steps today
Calories- yes under limit
Tracking - yes4 -
Exercise: yes - walked 45 minutes outside ... do I get extra points for taking my crazy dog AND pushing my baby in a stroller - it was not easy!
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Yay day 4 success! ☺️7 -
Started off rocky.. ended that way..Lesson learned!
Pass 1
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Exercise: yes. Pilates, weights, and rowing.
Calories: under and actually met my protein macros.
Logging: all done
I have found if I workout within an hour of getting up I am much more motivated than waiting until evening. Although I have started doing my rowing machine in the evening do I can make sure I have the calorie deficit that I want to end the day with. Like an insurance policy. 3 -
Since my life has been slightly hectic for this month thus far, I'm going to exit the challenge for Dec. I'll be joining again in Jan. Wishing everyone the best.3
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Exercise: 5 mile run
Calories: yes - under 1200
Tracking: yes4 -
Yes x 3.
Finally mixed it up for exercise... I did some weight lifting! Which I am entirely new to, but we gotta start somewhere. I've been watching tons of youtube videos, my favorite channel being Whitney Simmons, so I did her beginner arm workout. I also like going to youtube for at home yoga sessions! There's quite a few great channels out there for yoga. As for how to stick to exercise, well I figure I can at least do 20 minutes. So far I've kept it simple with walking, which I don't feel great about per say, but it's definitely better than nothing! Keeping my calories under hasn't been too difficult yet. I do get pretty close to my limit though, which is 1500. Late last night was pretty bad with cravings (which I thankfully don't get too often), so I got out of bed to go get something even though I only had 50 calories leftover. I chose one of those firecracker popsicles, which I thought would put me over and I'd have to come here and confess to you guys, but it's actually only 35 calories! I now know what my late night snack go-to will be if I need one!4 -
Not much time to document, but yes x3.....4
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Dec 3. Tracked, under calories, some cardio and a lot of body weight training. Burpees, 5 minute planks, 3 minute wall sits. Kettlebell.
Dec 4. Indoor cycling, outdoor walking, hour yoga class.Normally I don't care for yoga but once a month I take a funtional fitness class. It is a variety of strength balance and flexibility to help regular exercisers avoid injury. Tonight was all yoga. Tracked and under calories.
I get up early to exercise daily. It has become part of what I do. But, even though it is a solid habit it is still very easy to" fall off the wagon" . I appreciate UAC as a means to keep me following what I know is the right thing to do!!4 -
yes x 3
Today's exercise 30 minutes aerobics and 40 minute walk. I, too, find my exercise routines on YouTube targeting various muscle groups in approximately 10 minute segments, each. At my senior age....the exercise routines of choice are more for strength, balance, coordination and conditioning rather than for burning calories to promote weight loss. I'm within a pound of my desired maintenance range, so low impact works for me...and it's less stressful on these older bones!3 -
had a "walking meeting" this afternoon to make my exercise - woot woot.
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There are some healthier pavlova options that are pretty much just egg whites, vanilla (or whatever) extract, cream of tartar, and sugar. I put it on a baking pan in dollops, so I've made batches that are about 20 calories per "cookie".4 -
During our winter season from November through April 15, I workout indoors. It is my habit to get up at 5:00 a.m. on M/W/F to do active stretches followed by cardio strength intervals. The rest of the week, I walk on my treadmill while watching some old movie.
Today, after 3 weeks of vacation, I have to restart my workout at a lower level.
Exercise: 20 minutes of stretching followed by 30 minutes of cardio/strength. Push-ups are the perfect exercise with which to determine both progress/setback. After 3 weeks, I declined by 20%.
Calories: under by 350 kcal
Tracking: ok1 -
Exercise- Yes, got up and went to the fitness center here at the hotel. Another day over 11,000 steps plus weights.
Calories: Yes, salads are my friend on this trip
Logged-got it done!2 -
My exercise routine will also gravitate more to indoors through the winter months. After multiple fractures to my leg and ankle some years ago resulting from a slippery fall...I avoid icy roads and sidewalks. My recovery was excellent; but I don't care to repeat 4 1/2 months in a wheelchair and another 3 months learning to walk, again. 1
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Exercise? Yes; a 30 minute walk
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes1 -
Yes 3x. Walked 3 miles2
