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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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I'll be 68 tomorrow.
Today, I was visiting the home of one of our good friends, Karen. She is a wit and my wife, Rose's best friend. She gave me a birthday card on which the cover states, "On the day that you were born, the Lord called the angels together..." On the second page, it states, "and they were severely reprimanded."
It was funny and I enjoyed the joke.
From my standpoint, I feel incredibly blessed. I'm healthy and I can still do all of the activities that I love to do.
Recently, several of you have thanked me for the good things that you experiencing through the UAC healthy habits. YOU are some of my angels and it truly encourages me to keep on doing the UAC as long as it is worthwhile to both you and to me.
I really appreciate each of you when you encourage each other and share.
I'm especially grateful for @craigo3154 He is a brilliant man and his contributions have helped us all.
Have a great day!
Rick
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Well, happy birthday to you! In Ireland we say “Breithlá sona dhuit”.4
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August 12
Exercised?: Yes. 3km walk in 25 mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Lunch at friends today. Roast chicken and pork. Good to catch up.
Working from home tomorrow, then Sydney on Tuesday.
@RangerRickL. Happy birthday for the 13th.
You make me feel like I need to soap box again, but i'll give the group this thought for the day. (with a small expansion).
"You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make them drink". However, if you leave them by the waterhole long enough they will eventually get the idea.
So many of use who have experience success in health/weight/size management think "If only <insert name of person you care about> would do like I do and get healthy/lose weight/get fit/be more active/etc....". The BEST way to encourage them to do things to help themself is to continue to do it yourself.
By being an example, I am now starting to get genuine queries from friends and family as to how did it (and how do I continue to do it). The simple answer is always find the healthy habits that help you the most and keep working on those till they stick.
The first habit of success is self honesty. Unless this is sorted out NOTHING else can be achieved. Unless you truely give up self deception you will always weasel your way with excuses.
The second habit of success is self forgiveness. Allow yourself to make mistakes, the honestly allows you to admit them to yourself. Once a mistake is make, learn from it and move on. Sometimes you need to make the same mistake a few time to learn. That is OK. Each time resolve to attempt to do better next time and continue.
This leads to the the third habit is keep showing up. Just a little each day (not a lot on a few days). By continuing to show up, the hard stuff becomes easier over time, and eventually automatic. This approach works on everything (not just health management). Keeping on showing up you initially you start to get less failures, which leads to small successes, then larger successes.
UAC does not "kick anyone out". 4 passes in a month does not mean you are not welcome. If anything you are more welcome. UAC is about being self "accountable". The best way to be accountable is to continue to share. A shared goal is more likely to be achieved. A shared burden is halved.
Hope all have a great day.10 -
Yes x 3
Happy birthday eve @RangerRickL
Thanks as always for the wise words @craigo3154 you've seemed so busy lately that I'm so impressed your good habits have stuck and you've still found time to share your wisdom.4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Yes.. Cardio
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
UAC has been invaluable for me. It is always in the back of my mind and has truly kept me accountable. I enjoy all the different feedback and experiences. I love that the details are different but the core is the same. I'm proud to be a member! Thank you to the leaders and members!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 45 min jog, 45 min strength training plus 9k steps.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, a 60 minute walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes3 -
Happy birthday ranger rick.
8/12
Exersize?- yes- walk,squats,stretches,arms
Caleries?-yes
Logged?-yes4 -
Pass day #1 - but a beautiful day with family and friends.4
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August 12th
Exercised: Yes - 45 minutes tennis and 20 minute dog walk
Calories Yes
Tracked Yes
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Back early...still out of Winner's Circle but will continue with accountability for the rest of the month. Here are a few pics from our overnight at Fish Creek Pond Campground and short hike up Baker Mountain overlooking Saranac Lake.
Shades of light at dawn at Fish Creek Pond...
Family pics...
...And one of the View from Baker Mountain
Traveled all day today...my report for 8/12
Exercise? No
Calories? No
Tracked? No
Back at it tomorrow in honor of @RangerRickL and his 68th birthday! Thank you for being our leader...and thank you to @craigo3154 for words of wisdom to live by.
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Exercise: 38 min of dog chasing. I think we'll both sleep good tonight
Calories within budget
Tracked: yes4 -
craigo3154 wrote: »
"You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make them drink". However, if you leave them by the waterhole long enough they will eventually get the idea.
So many of use who have experience success in health/weight/size management think "If only <insert name of person you care about> would do like I do and get healthy/lose weight/get fit/be more active/etc....". The BEST way to encourage them to do things to help themself is to continue to do it yourself.
By being an example, I am now starting to get genuine queries from friends and family as to how did it (and how do I continue to do it). The simple answer is always find the healthy habits that help you the most and keep working on those till they stick.
The first habit of success is self honesty. Unless this is sorted out NOTHING else can be achieved. Unless you truely give up self deception you will always weasel your way with excuses.
The second habit of success is self forgiveness. Allow yourself to make mistakes, the honestly allows you to admit them to yourself. Once a mistake is make, learn from it and move on. Sometimes you need to make the same mistake a few time to learn. That is OK. Each time resolve to attempt to do better next time and continue.
This leads to the the third habit is keep showing up. Just a little each day (not a lot on a few days). By continuing to show up, the hard stuff becomes easier over time, and eventually automatic. This approach works on everything (not just health management). Keeping on showing up you initially you start to get less failures, which leads to small successes, then larger successes.
Hope all have a great day.
@craigo3154
This is simply brilliant. Thank you2 -
@RangerRickL
Happy Birthday & I like being thought of as an angel 😇 & I definitely think of you as one & also a great role model to me & others! The glee you have about riding your horses, your wife, your family, and how you keep being active front & center!!
Thank you! I hope your day was grand!5 -
Thanks, @craigo3154 !!! Baseball fans would describe your words today as "you hit it out of the ballpark!" Well said.
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For me, it's the tracking that keeps me from eating whatever I would indulge myself in eating. The tracking acts as a brake. I need that brake.
Today:
Tracking: okay
Calories: just under my limit, but I did not need anything more
Exercise: yesterday was a very big effort day, so today is a walking day.
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Happy Birthday, @RangerRickL Hope it’s fun filled
Yes 3x. 2 hr archery-ing. Outside in the hot so my ‘teacher’ / hubby wouldn’t disturb anyone.3 -
Exercise: just the bare minimum. Intended cycling but it was damp and muggy so I passed on it.
Calories: yes within my allowance. This IF 16:8 fasting is da bomb and it suits me.
Tracking: yes4 -
Yes x 32
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Happy birthday Rick
It is amazing what you bring to all of us in this group
Craig thanks for you words of wisdom.....so helpful and the true
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Guess I just clicked done, can't see my post of yesterday so reposting.
Exercize? 4h45 trail run. Did I feel like it'd never end? Indeed.
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes
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Pass Day 2 but for a great cause...celebrating 23rd wedding anniversary.
Back on track tomorrow.
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Aug 12
Yes x 3
Ex: 68 mins, 10,876 steps
Calories: 2248-1606=under 642
This never happens, but I fought hunger all day, but vanquished it -finally- with a walk & some food after. Funny story: my largest calorie deficit in a long time & still not really hungry this AM (but will eat breakfast as I always do!)
I’m learning that when I am hungry, I can eat.
Tracking: yes, all!!1 -
Camping. Decided to eat after getting settled in and not track. It was good, but I didn't feel as good later. Looks like my body has decided it's more comfortable with smaller portions.
Exercised: Yes
Calories: No
Logged: No
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lamlam2013 wrote: »Pass Day 2 but for a great cause...celebrating 23rd wedding anniversary.
Back on track tomorrow.
Happy Anniversary!!0 -
Yes x 32
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Yes x 3. Happy birthday Rick. Thanks Craig for the wise words!1
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Yes for today1
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August 12
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, went for over an hour work after diner
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Happy Birthday Rick! I think you are the best Angel here 1 -
Pass day1
