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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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Okay, I know a couple of you have indicated that you will be in the Winner's Circle, please tell us in your report today. Who expects to be in the November Winner's Circle?0 -
My transparent confession:
For at least 30 years, I have chosen to be in maintenance at my current level. But, one of my annual challenges is the change of seasons from what I call the growing season (April 15-October 15) to the dormant season. In the growing season, I not only get intentional exercise, I also get lots of 'unintentional' exercise just living and doing things on the horse farm. In the dark and cold season, I just stop going outside (I have asthma triggered by cold humid air). I have maintained my current weight range for 30 years. My lower limit is 190 and my upper limit is 195. My clothes and belt scream at me when I do up by 5 lbs. Well, I'm up by 4 lbs. So, I'm going to add more intentional exercise to my indoor workouts.
In addition, Rose and I plan to visit Spain in 2019. I want to ride horses in Andalusia and I need to weigh no more than 187 lbs. Therefore, I have a new goal...187. Compared to the wonderful report of @victorious55, I have a small goal, and I commit to you all my goal. I'll keep you apprised of my progress. As @victorious55 says, "I want to be around like minded people."
I agree!
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It's been a rough week, and I've fallen comically far away from the wagon. Not only when it comes to being accountable here, but in my own goals.
I've gained a lot of weight in the past week, and it's no one's fault but mine. I've also noticed that while I've been diligent (until this past weekend) about commenting on these threads, that doesn't mean I've actually DONE the right things. I'm good at being a poster child for enthusiasm, but I'm also good at making all the right noises and none of the right choices. Forgive me, self, you deserve better than this.
Reset, reload, respawn, retry, regain.
Exercised? Yes. About 45 minutes of treadmill jogging.
Calories? So far, under. It's 6:28pm and I'm hoping to keep it that way.
Tracked? Yes.9 -
Turbolifts wrote: »while I've been diligent (until this past weekend) about commenting on these threads, that doesn't mean I've actually DONE the right things
This is your first month here if I'm not wrong, actually coming back to post here every day is an achievement. Remember, baby steps.
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Exercise - 1h30 gym cross training and rehab / 2.5k swim
Calories - yes
Tracked - yes
And yesssss!!! Got a breakthrough in rehab last night and this morning I managed to do about 2/3 of some training I used to do before the injury. Stuff I wouldn't even dream of right now.
I'm excited how things turned around in a matter of a few hours. Now eyes on the ball, got some serious running to do on Thursday.
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Last couple days I think I've hit done instead of post. Not surprising because I've been distracted from family in town. For the record...
November 24-27 Yes 3xs!
Also I plan to be in the Winner's Circle this month and keep my streak up. My goal has been an 18 month winners streak. So far so good!!
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@RangerRickL , "Rose and I plan to visit Spain in 2019. I want to ride horses in Andalusia and I need to weigh no more than 187 lbs. "
That's a cool goal. Maybe you should make it 185 in case you retain water in the flight
(Do you think they keep a scale sitting by the mounting block to make sure no 188 pounders slip by?) 2 -
November 24
Exercised?: Yes (Over 10,000 steps).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Second day of qualifying at Nationals. 42nd of 54. Elated with that position.
This is the video of my last qualifying run that got me into 42nd from the live stream of the event. I am ArchmageAU (in the bottom right).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcJHPKZk_fM&t=36390
(My camera and goggles are 16:9 (widescreen) which is why my video looks a little squished compared to the others who mostly have 4:3 (standard). When viewed in my goggles it appears normal).
Only the top 32 race for top spot, but I still get to fly tomorrow in second chance race. Second chance races are a sudden death elimination race series to allow non-top-32 pilots to fly on last day with the chance of winning some prises. Must win heat to advance to final.
November 25
Exercised?: Yes (Over 10,000 steps).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Second place in second chance finals.
Had one drone damaged in a mid-air collision in the first heat, but was before first corner, so race restart. Fortunately had a second drone I could swap to immediately. Won my heat as all other crashed out. Flew safe once I knew I was the only one left in my heat.
Flew well in final and very happy with second place finish. Won a timing system that will help with practicing and getting faster. Actually second place was a better prise than first, so doubly happy.
Really late flight home (11:30pm Perth time = 2:30am Melbourne time).
November 26
Exercised?: Yes (3km in 24 mins).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Only sleep was on 3 hour plane flight. Landed in Melbourne at 6:00am and then drove home.
Recovery day today. Need it as sleep deprived and exhausted.
Flying interstate tomorrow for work.
Luggage handling error at Perth end meant that my checked bag came in on a later flight. Need toiletries for travel tomorrow, so bag should be delivered by airline tonight, but due to another operational error was not. Will have to get things from bag tomorrow morning before flying out and airline will store cast till I return Friday.
Happy to be home, if only for one day. Nice to walk in the forest again.
November 27
Exercised?: Yes (5km in 40 mins round Adelaide city).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Got toiletries from bag at airport. Had to shortcut sleep (again) to get to airport early to be able to get what I needed before flying out. Not happy with airline. All in all it's a "first world" problem and an inconvenience. Many have much worse to cope with.
Managed to get a walk in round dinner time.
Will sleep well tonight.
@RangerRickL. Only 2 pass days so far this month, so on track to make circle again.
Will be joining December UAC.
Apologies for not posting sooner. Drone Nationals (and work) have been taking a lot of focus. Fortunately the habits ingrained by UAC have kept the weight, fitness and health in order during this busy time.
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Nov 26
Pass - No exercise; loose tracking; not within calories allowance
Nov 27
Pass - No exercise; loose tracking; not within calories allowance
Well, well, I upped my calories to maintenance for this week. Hopefully I will resume exercising tomorrow and won't actually eat at maintenance4 -
craigo3154 wrote: »November 24
Exercised?: Yes (Over 10,000 steps).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Second day of qualifying at Nationals. 42nd of 54. Elated with that position.
This is the video of my last qualifying run that got me into 42nd from the live stream of the event. I am ArchmageAU (in the bottom right).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcJHPKZk_fM&t=36390
(My camera and goggles are 16:9 (widescreen) which is why my video looks a little squished compared to the others who mostly have 4:3 (standard). When viewed in my goggles it appears normal).
Only the top 32 race for top spot, but I still get to fly tomorrow in second chance race. Second chance races are a sudden death elimination race series to allow non-top-32 pilots to fly on last day with the chance of winning some prises. Must win heat to advance to final.
November 25
Exercised?: Yes (Over 10,000 steps).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Second place in second chance finals.
Had one drone damaged in a mid-air collision in the first heat, but was before first corner, so race restart. Fortunately had a second drone I could swap to immediately. Won my heat as all other crashed out. Flew safe once I knew I was the only one left in my heat.
Flew well in final and very happy with second place finish. Won a timing system that will help with practicing and getting faster. Actually second place was a better prise than first, so doubly happy.
Really late flight home (11:30pm Perth time = 2:30am Melbourne time).
November 26
Exercised?: Yes (3km in 24 mins).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Only sleep was on 3 hour plane flight. Landed in Melbourne at 6:00am and then drove home.
Recovery day today. Need it as sleep deprived and exhausted.
Flying interstate tomorrow for work.
Luggage handling error at Perth end meant that my checked bag came in on a later flight. Need toiletries for travel tomorrow, so bag should be delivered by airline tonight, but due to another operational error was not. Will have to get things from bag tomorrow morning before flying out and airline will store cast till I return Friday.
Happy to be home, if only for one day. Nice to walk in the forest again.
November 27
Exercised?: Yes (5km in 40 mins round Adelaide city).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Got toiletries from bag at airport. Had to shortcut sleep (again) to get to airport early to be able to get what I needed before flying out. Not happy with airline. All in all it's a "first world" problem and an inconvenience. Many have much worse to cope with.
Managed to get a walk in round dinner time.
Will sleep well tonight.
@RangerRickL. Only 2 pass days so far this month, so on track to make circle again.
Will be joining December UAC.
Apologies for not posting sooner. Drone Nationals (and work) have been taking a lot of focus. Fortunately the habits ingrained by UAC have kept the weight, fitness and health in order during this busy time.
@craigo3154 Congratulations on your second place win!!!!!!!! WOW!3 -
@RangerRickL
I am slightly confused about your confession, and thrilled by your adjustment in goals & future amazing experiences riding the horses in Spain!! Amazing job with the push-ups!
I will be in the Winner’s Circle❣️ Hitting my 3 Pass Days so early in the month has helped me keep my habits in line the rest of the month! 4 days to go!5 -
I will not be in the winner's circle for November but am back on track
Exercise yes 10 min quigong, 30 min strength training, 70 min walk in daylight
Tracking yes
Calories yes4 -
2 x Yes for today.
I've only had one pass day this month so hoping to be in the winner circle all being well 5 -
11/27
Exersized?- yes
Caleries?-yes
Logged?-yes
This month has been a full month with birthdays,homecomings, Thanksgiving,unexpected things. Even tho ive tried eating good, exersized. Im going to just say that I missed the circle this month.
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@craigo3154, wow thanks for sharing your drone racing video. I didn't really understand what you did with the drones but now I do and that looks super fun!! Congrats on your win!
Yes x 3 for today.
@RangerRickL, I have been keeping track and I have had three pass days this month, so I think that qualifies me to be in the winner circle for the first time since I joined UAC. Is that correct? 4 -
@MadisonMolly2017. Thank you.MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »@craigo3154 Congratulations on your second place win!!!!!!!! WOW!
My philosophy is to celebrate personal bests (more than placings). This was for me a personal best.
Working on trying to get life back to normal now (and catching up on sleep ).MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »..
I will be in the Winner’s Circle❣️ Hitting my 3 Pass Days so early in the month has helped me keep my habits in line the rest of the month! 4 days to go!
Sounds like you perform better once the pressure is on. I have confidence you will make circle.
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RangerRickL wrote: »My transparent confession:
For at least 30 years, I have chosen to be in maintenance at my current level. But, one of my annual challenges is the change of seasons from what I call the growing season (April 15-October 15) to the dormant season. In the growing season, I not only get intentional exercise, I also get lots of 'unintentional' exercise just living and doing things on the horse farm. In the dark and cold season, I just stop going outside (I have asthma triggered by cold humid air). I have maintained my current weight range for 30 years. My lower limit is 190 and my upper limit is 195. My clothes and belt scream at me when I do up by 5 lbs. Well, I'm up by 4 lbs. So, I'm going to add more intentional exercise to my indoor workouts.
In addition, Rose and I plan to visit Spain in 2019. I want to ride horses in Andalusia and I need to weigh no more than 187 lbs. Therefore, I have a new goal...187. Compared to the wonderful report of @victorious55, I have a small goal, and I commit to you all my goal. I'll keep you apprised of my progress. As @victorious55 says, "I want to be around like minded people."
I agree!
Rick
@RangerRickL. Having a goal that is meaningful (Being under 187 lbs to ride horses in Andalusia in 2019) is a great goal. This is the first step to getting there.
It is a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound).
You would already be reasonably strong from all the work on the farm. The best way I can see to drop the extra weight is to slightly reduce the daily calorie target. As you have been tracking for a while, finding about 100 calories per day that you can reduce should not be too difficult.
Increasing the exercise will help, but pretty certain a small eating change will do more than exercise. It's the old "you cannot out-exercise a diet" situation.
From what I have seen, higher proportion protein and fat, with lower proportion carbohydrate and still slight calorie deficit seem to be the most effective in dropping weight. Also lower sodium tends to store less water weight.
Any time I up my carbohydrate proportion intake (even if it is gluten free, fibre included carbohydrate) my weight slowly climbs. When I revert to my normal higher protein diet and it falls away again.2 -
craigo3154 wrote: »
@MadisonMolly2017. Thank you.MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »@craigo3154 Congratulations on your second place win!!!!!!!! WOW!
My philosophy is to celebrate personal bests (more than placings). This was for me a personal best.
@craigo3154 I was ina bit of a hurry when I posted earlier. Here’s what I would’ve said if I had had more time...It has been clear to me from your posts over time how committed you are to putting in the practice for your drone races. It’s also clear to me that you are intrinsically motivated. I applaud your discipline, planning, passion, and fortitude. I’m so happy for you.MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »..
I will be in the Winner’s Circle❣️ Hitting my 3 Pass Days so early in the month has helped me keep my habits in line the rest of the month! 4 days to go!
Sounds like you perform better once the pressure is on. I have confidence you will make circle.
Thank you for this insight. Perhaps so!2 -
less100n00 wrote: »Last couple days I think I've hit done instead of post. Not surprising because I've been distracted from family in town. For the record...
November 24-27 Yes 3xs!
Also I plan to be in the Winner's Circle this month and keep my streak up. My goal has been an 18 month winners streak. So far so good!!
@less100n00. Way to go. How many are you up to?
I think I am up to 17 (since May 2017). To be honest, I had not thought about this till today.
Problem with long streaks is that if you break it it takes a LONG time to get back to where you were. I find it is easier to just concentrate on doing just the current task and not be concerned with a streak.
My father taught me when playing Golf to just concentrate on the shot you are making and forget the rest of the round. This lesson applies to life as well as Golf. The scores come when you concentrate on each shot, not on trying to over-compensate for the past or looking too far to the future.
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