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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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The Phelps Hotel in downtown Cincinnati.
I'm driving from Chicago area in the NE of Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio (about 6 hours) for a 3 day tax law conference. I'm a tax, estate and long life attorney. I get my kicks learning how to save people tax dollars while helping them plan for long lives.
I'll not get to the hotel until late, so I'm posting ahead of time to open Wednesday's discussion
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This is the front door of the Phelps which I hope to see on Thursday morning.6 -
Good morning, good morning, good morning!
Happy Hump Day!!!!!!! I'm Down Under so I run on a different timeline, so forgive me for posting what might seem like at the wrong time. It's currently 11:30am
Exercised: Yes! Not active cardio, but I did the 12km hike from my house along all the beaches and the lighthouse near my office - not a bad way to get to work.
Calories: None yet for today, I'm trying to slowly either develop a consistent Intermittent Fasting approach and not start my eating window until 1pm, but we'll see.
Tracked: Yessir!
I DID identify part of what causes me to lapse in food choices - being at the office too late in the day. If I leave the office before 5:30pm, I'm usually on track for a decent day of choices. The problem is I work long hours because I have a lot to do, and have a bad habit of not being able to stop a task halfway.
So, I usually end up working late, and by that time, everone's left the office. That means that I have almost free reign of the well-stocked kitchen, because there's no one around to, I guess, "stop" me/"see" me/make me accountable/uphold my reputation for being the resident "fit and healthy" person.
SO - from now on - NEW DECISION. Unless absolutely necessary, Self, you leave this office by 5:30pm at the latest each day, and you brush your teeth at 5pm. NO EXCUSES.10 -
Yes x3 today. First proper gym session for a few weeks this morning, it felt good!8
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November 7
Exercised?: Yes (5km in 39 mins - hills).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Little rain today, but cold for this time of year. Good walk before lunch.
My wife saw her Diabetes specialist today. He was "blown away" with the progress she had made. 19kg (40 lbs) lighter than last time she saw him. Hb1AC down from 8.2 to 4.8 (and over 2 months with no insulin injections). She has also been taken off one of the 3 oral medications (glyade from memory) and permission to take self off others (one at a time) if the blood sugar readings remain low. LDL cholesterol also lower.
She will be the first type 2 diabetes patient he has had that looks like having a complete reversal of symptoms.
Eventual aim is to be off ALL medication.
Needless to say, my wife was overjoyed with the outcome (and so am I).12 -
craigo3154 wrote: »November 7
My wife saw her Diabetes specialist today. He was "blown away" with the progress she had made. 19kg (40 lbs) lighter than last time she saw him. Hb1AC down from 8.2 to 4.8 (and over 2 months with no insulin injections). She has also been taken off one of the 3 oral medications (glyade from memory) and permission to take self off others (one at a time) if the blood sugar readings remain low. LDL cholesterol also lower.
She will be the first type 2 diabetes patient he has had that looks like having a complete reversal of symptoms.
Eventual aim is to be off ALL medication.
Needless to say, my wife was overjoyed with the outcome (and so am I).
Wow O, thank you for posting this. I sincerely rejoice with you and your wife. It is very motivational. Tell your wife that she is an inspiration to us here in UAC.
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Do you feel like sometimes going on a "diet break"? Giving up? Are you feeling down? Are you tired?
Here is some reading that may help you think again. This is someone that went from ICU to running Marathon.
https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dsjohndrow/view/you-can-t-outrun-a-bad-diet-961141
I particularly like this part......
The fact still remains that 55% of those who lose weight will not keep it all off, 20% will return to their previous weight and 20% or so will gain even more weight then they lost. That leaves 5% to win the championship and make a true lifestyle change.
I want to be one of them.
I also want to be amount the 5% to win the championship and make a true lifestyle change. I want to leave this legacy to my family members and love ones. I want to motivate my children, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends far and wide, uncles, aunties, etc., etc., I want them to remember me as one who stuck to the end and made a "true lifestyle change". Therefore, they can also success.
Let's do that! Let's be the champions! We can win!10 -
November 7
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.6 -
Turbolifts wrote: »SO - from now on - NEW DECISION. Unless absolutely necessary, Self, you leave this office by 5:30pm at the latest each day, and you brush your teeth at 5pm. NO EXCUSES.
Good for you!
Go for it! You are capable! You can do it!
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Wednesday
Exercised- Yes
Calories- Under
Tracked- Yes
Hope you are all having a good week 🌻6 -
Exercise - 1h30 road bike ride / 45 min gym cross training
Calories - yes
Tracked - yes
Another day of surprises. Went out for my bike ride this morning and I can tell you it was hard. Got back thinking I really sucked at climbing today...then it turns out I did the main climb in more than a minute less than my best time. Uh??
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11/5 Monday Went to Curves
Exercised Yes
Run or Walked Yes
Strength Training Yes
Calories No
Recorded No
11/6 Tuesday Went to Curves
Exercised Yes
Run or Walked Yes
Strength Training Yes
Calories No
Recorded No6 -
3 x Yes
Beautiful night time walk, very clear sky full of stars - obviously this meant it was quite cool but so worth it ... take time to enjoy life x6 -
@craigo3154
Your wife has every reason to be ecstatic. She has made tremendous strides in her overall health and she has you by her side! Thank you for sharing.craigo3154 wrote: »Needless to say, my wife was overjoyed with the outcome (and so am I).
@victorious55 I, too, desire to be in the 5%. The only issue is that it will, ultimately, take a lifetime to know if we were successful in achieving that goal. A lifetime is a long time to wait for the "championship." I perceive the journey as an ongoing process for which some days are better than others...but we should surely keep trying. We are all champions for being on this forum with our attempts at a healthy lifestyle. No one is expected to be perfect all of the time, rather one day at a time to achieve another day of success. Fortunately, we have @RangerRickL to help us plan for our long lives here on MFP! Thank you @victorious55 for your enthusiasm. You are an inspiration.5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes.. Long Cardio Again
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Loving all the posts and pictures! Way to go everyone!3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, an easy 40 minute walk. Basically, a rest day.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? You betcha! 20 mins strength first thing, 75 mins easy walking late morning, 65 mins HIIT this evening.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yessiree!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.
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@craigo3154
My wife saw her Diabetes specialist today. He was "blown away" with the progress she had made. 19kg (40 lbs) lighter than last time she saw him. Hb1AC down from 8.2 to 4.8 (and over 2 months with no insulin injections). She has also been taken off one of the 3 oral medications (glyade from memory) and permission to take self off others (one at a time) if the blood sugar readings remain low. LDL cholesterol also lower.
She will be the first type 2 diabetes patient he has had that looks like having a complete reversal of symptoms.
Eventual aim is to be off ALL medication.
Needless to say, my wife was overjoyed with the outcome (and so am I).[/quote]
Yaaaay!! Really great to read this!!!
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Day 7
Yesx33 -
11/7
Exercise? Yes, windy walk in village for 50 minutes
Calories? Under
Tracked? Yes2 -
Yes x 3.3
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? You betcha! 20 mins strength first thing, 75 mins easy walking late morning, 65 mins HIIT this evening. 11079 steps.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yessiree!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.
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11/7
Exersized?- yes
Caleries?-yes
Logged?-yes5 -
6 Nov
Exercise - Yes - 30 mins yoga
Calories - Yes - under (just)
Tracked - Yes - everything
7 Nov
Exercise - Yes - 60 mins spinning class
Calories - Yes - under
Tracked - Yes - everything5 -
@craig3154
Wow! Congratulations to your wife and to your family!
@victorious55 You are an inspiration to me!
@w8goal4life Thanks for being an encouragement to everyone on this team!3 -
My report:
Yesterday, I drove until 1am. Nonetheless, I had a 3 yes day!
Today, I have tracked my intake and intentionally walked outside for exercise. It’s hard to fulfill the UAC standards but I did it!! 3 yes again4 -
November 7
Exercised?: Yes - Tae Bo
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes5 -
Yes x3 walking as exercise, 3 calories under lol. Midterms are rough, guys.5
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Execise yes, 10 min quigong, 30 min yoga, 45 min cleaning, 50 min walk
Tracking yes
Calories yes
Great being back on track!!!5 -
craigo3154 wrote: »November 7
Exercised?: Yes (5km in 39 mins - hills).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Little rain today, but cold for this time of year. Good walk before lunch.
My wife saw her Diabetes specialist today. He was "blown away" with the progress she had made. 19kg (40 lbs) lighter than last time she saw him. Hb1AC down from 8.2 to 4.8 (and over 2 months with no insulin injections). She has also been taken off one of the 3 oral medications (glyade from memory) and permission to take self off others (one at a time) if the blood sugar readings remain low. LDL cholesterol also lower.
She will be the first type 2 diabetes patient he has had that looks like having a complete reversal of symptoms.
Eventual aim is to be off ALL medication.
Needless to say, my wife was overjoyed with the outcome (and so am I).
@craig3154
Truly wonderful outcomes!!
I am so happy for you both!!!4
