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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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As much as we would like to believe that we are rational and analytical decision makers, we are emotional beings. Our emotions most often rule our lives.
One of the virtues of the idea of patterns of healthy habits is to create new habits to replace our unhealthy emotional eating and drinking. It’s not easy and it can take a long time to overcome our unhealthy emotion driven habits.
Don’t give up!
Get back in the saddle and move forward again!
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Today was three yes’s, and barely. My daughter left and I was able to get back to me and while I didn’t eat very healthy I retreated to the treadmill for 45 and finished an audio book and then went to the bedroom. And I did log throughout the day.7
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RangerRickL wrote: »
As much as we would like to believe that we are rational and analytical decision makers, we are emotional beings. Our emotions most often rule our lives.
One of the virtues of the idea of patterns of healthy habits is to create new habits to replace our unhealthy emotional eating and drinking. It’s not easy and it can take a long time to overcome our unhealthy emotion driven habits.
Don’t give up!
Get back in the saddle and move forward again!
An important post, @RangerRickL !
I had a week where I was eating differently than my regular habits- I could feel the shift.
Somewhere (here?) I read someone would ask themselves “What feeling is contributing to this behavior?”
I was honest with myself & realized a number of things were overwhelming me, and I realized I was sad & down. My walk each day was when I felt best. I realized I wasn’t sleeping enough, and was reading too much news. I focused on art, my tracker, my walks, ie self-calming activities & got back to Gratefulness. I reminded myself that food won’t fix it. It will just give me two issues to deal with instead of one.
Best,
Maddie8 -
March 9
Exercised: YES!!!! (5km walk in 38 mins - hills)
Tracked: Yes
Budget: Yes
First walk in almost 2 weeks. Finally managed to get out. After failures due to medication, weather and motivation, feels so good for a success.
Been struggling a lot with feelings and things going on. It's nice to have something I can report as a win.
@RangerRickL. Your opener today is so pertinent.
Months of previous UAC have helped me with a number of habits that have served me well. Even though unable to walk I have been tracking and keeping in budget, even doing some daily bodyweight work (though no where near 20 minutes worth). Consequently, my weight is still stable and my physical health is still excellent.
(Just my mental health can be classified as a work in progress - issues over 30 years old are bubbling to the surface and causing "big" problems - combine that with caring for other family members with mental health problems and the works "perfect storm" comes to mind).13 -
Yes x 3.
I feel... everything! I came across the concept of being a 'highly sensitive person' HSP recently and lots of it fits. I can't find the original article I read but found this instead. It says one of the signs is getting hangry which I do! Sharing in case anyone else feels like this. https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-person-signs/7 -
9th March
A pretty good day. The sun was shining, although there was a chilly wind. I got 45 minutes walking in, bought myself a new swimming cap, so I'll be able to get back in the pool on Wednesday. Bought loads of healthy food. Walked to the cinema and back, impressive film called Dark Waters.
Stayed under calories again today. Tried out a low calorie pizza recipe today, didn't quite work, but was very tasty even so, thank you @cjane917!
Logged everything.10 -
March 9
Exercise yes
Yardwork for today. Picking up limbs from all of the storms and organizing flower pots. Yay, so happy to be outside!! I also cleaned windowsills and opended the windows to let in fresh air. So happy weather is changing.
Calories yes
Had an early dinner and enough for an evening snack.
Tracked yes
Tired and Frustrated sums up my problems. I've lived enough to get over the others. Lol. Oh and confused..just laugh it off and go on. Don't take yourself too seriously. If I can stay positive and focused I can combat my negetavie feeling. Being grateful is the key for me.7 -
Mon 9:
Exercise: 56 mins
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
2️⃣ pass days left
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3/9
Exersized-?yes
Caleries?-yes
Logged?-yes7 -
Exercised 20 minutes? Yes, Housework for 60 minutes
Stayed within my calorie budget? Yes
Tracked food and drink? Yes
2 pass days used.7 -
Yes times three. One pass left.6
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 45 minute walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes6 -
Exercised a very nice walk at lunch some spin this evening tracked logged6
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Tracked yes
Kickbox 60 minutes
Underpoints so hungry5 -
3/9
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, another walk with DH for 50 minutes. This time we meandered along the Erie Canal path.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, within allowance.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes6 -
yes, yes and yes ...6
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Exercise: Y 12K steps including 5 miles run/walk on treadmill at the Y
Calories: Y 2329/1800+793 exercise calories
Tracked: Y5 -
Exercise? Just over two hours between daily walking and VR. It was beautiful outside, so @patriciawmartin5 and I took our afternoon walk on the walking path around the hospital. (1 mile.)
Calories? Under. Only ate half. Pollen is crazy high right now, and my sinuses are whack, and my appetite is pretty much out in left field today. There was a LOT of frustration/stress at work again, today. (See below.) I’m sure tomorrow will be better.
Logged? Everything.
Passes left? 3️⃣
Regarding eating and our emotions, I am the opposite of a stress eater. At work there is this company going over our processes to help us increase productivity and reduce spending. I supervise a department of 15 patient transporters and 1 dispatcher. We are TERRIBLY over-staffed. The proof is in the stats. I’ve been crunching numbers for two weeks straight, adjusting schedules accordingly. Leadership has promised all of our jobs are safe. 😒 I’ve been eating, sleeping and breathing various solutions to the issue, because I want to keep my team safe.
Shortly after lunch, the news reported that a large healthcare system just up the road is laying off 191 employees to compensate for a budget shortfall. 🤦🏼♀️ Right after our walk, one of my team (a problem child) came to me very upset. I’d just adjusted her schedule back one hour last week, and another teammate’s schedule back an hour, starting today, so they are both working 11-7:30. Apparently the one that started that schedule today wanted to move her lunch break back closer to the middle of her shift. Fine. We are all adults and I trust you will work it out. My problem child wants to keep her lunch break right where it is; 6-6:30. Fine. No problem. Well the one that changed hers wants the other one to roll hers back, as well. No clue why, as it doesn’t affect her, and there was a HUGE blowup between them while I was on break, walking. Both told me I need to rectify this situation today or they are taking it up the chain. 😳
I’ve got each of them furious at each other, and they are lashing out at me. The whole time I’m thinking, “Do y’all not understand XYZ Health just un-assed 191 people? That there is a team in our building looking to cut costs? That I’ve been crunching numbers for the past couple of weeks to ensure EVERYONE in this department remains gainfully employed?!? And here y’all are, threatening to waste my boss’, my VP’s and the CEO’s time because you are squabbling over a frigging lunch break schedule? Y’all nuts!!!”
Needless to say, this on top of everything we’ve got going on with our flooring (water heater blew and water damage w/no completion date in sight) the wholesome, yummy sandwich I was going to make and bring home for dinner didn’t happen, because I knew it would go to waste. I seriously cannot eat when I’m under stress like this. 😭
I apologize for the novel. This is the only safe place I’ve got to let it out. I worry that eating too little for an extended amount of time will screw with my progress. This morning I wanted to pack a bag, gas up my car and drive to Florida and not come back. I know I-95 will get me there.10 -
'Well in my budget today.
Learning to tweak my activity, exercise, macros and calories to work for my plan.
Yes, x 3
3 passes left
Have a successful day tomorrow all!6 -
I stayed home from work today and I feel horrible. I am not feeling well at all. I didn't exercise and,although I have not gone over my calories, I am an emotional mess...so, I feel like eating bad things..like candy or chips or something like that but, I am fighting it...10
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Yes x3 🏃🏼♀️5
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Exercise? Yes, took extremepump class
Log? Yes
Under calories? Yes5 -
@juliemouse83 Drive to Phoenix, my wife, Rose will take you in. She has a MSN. She is retired and knows your pain.5
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@WMEJA I hope that you can rest and recover both physically and emotionally.3
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Got up this morning in Phoenix and getting ready to end the evening at home near Chicago.
First time that I have ever traveled with hand sanitizer and used it frequently. I am a member of the most at-risk folks: senior citizen with underlying pulmonary issues (asthma).
Got up early and exercised for 35 minutes of active stretching
Calories: nice margin under my limit
Tracking: good5 -
Yes x 3.
I feel... everything! I came across the concept of being a 'highly sensitive person' HSP recently and lots of it fits. I can't find the original article I read but found this instead. It says one of the signs is getting hangry which I do! Sharing in case anyone else feels like this. https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-person-signs/
@am_change. HSP is an interesting concept. It shares a lot of traits with ASD (which is a recognised "disorder").
Both HSP and ASD are easily over-stimulated by the environment. HSP because the senses are usually dialed up, ASD because the filter on external stimulus is often dialed down.
The main difference between HSP and ASD is the "engagement" in the world. ASD shut out the outside world at times because it is simply too much. Therefore they draw selected things into their own world for intense study, focus and safety. This "shut out" occurs early in development so recognition of other areas people take for granted is often stunted.
I know I fit a lot of the HSP categories and MOST of the ASD categories. I do not have the focus on others feelings as I am usually more internally focused.5 -
Yes x 3
Not a great day but got the things done7 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 40 minute walk after work today
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes and under
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep!6 -
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? Yes6 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 50 minutes of weight training.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, when the exercise burn is subtracted. I was only 33 calories over without the burn.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes7
