Ultimate Accountability Challenge September 2020

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  • supercpa999
    supercpa999 Posts: 403 Member
    @Suziq113
    Hi Suzi - I’m in Clearwater
  • heidipatterson100
    heidipatterson100 Posts: 54 Member
    dsgoingtodoit wrote: »
    Howdy from Texas/USA! I'm Donna a 49 yr old Mom to two sons/one going to college - living at home, and one 14 yr old that I homeschool. I have lost 20 lbs this year...on about day 223. this is very slow loss I realize...but I was told my liver is a bit fatty...(non-alcoholic) so I'm supposed to lose it slow. However, I DO HAVE PERMISSION TO LOSE A LB A WEEK BODY...SO LET'S PICK IT UP PLEASE! LOL Anyway, I am blessed to be without serious health issues yet...but if I don't lose this weight and live a healthier lifestyle it is just a matter of time. I really like (and appreciate) UAC challenges. I think I'm on month 4 or 5. I've made the winner's circle...twice...I think. Anyway - I never stop reaching for the goals this has taught me... track it all, exercise 20 mins, stay under calorie goal...even if I'm not making the WC. I am striving for 20 more lbs by day 365. (more would be fine with me) I hate yoga...but am going to try to add that in. I'm going to be working on planks and pushups this month. I also think I'm ready to risk the gym again for weights and machines. I added walking a few days a week this past month...and I know that will be continued. Just trying kayaking and loved it. Let's do this UAC members!

    Hi Donna! I am also from Texas, near Dallas. I am 45, have 3 sons. 1 in college, and I homeschool the other 2. My husband has the same fatty liver issue as you...and I do yoga. So, we have a LOT in common. Glad you are here!!!
  • kayren516
    kayren516 Posts: 2 Member
    Hey guys! I’m Kay and very excited to start this journey. I’m coming back from a fractured ankle and quarantine snacking. I love to go for runs with my dog around Brooklyn. Most recently I took of biking to and from work and that’s a great way to stay active. I want to try and loose 40 pounds and hopefully keep it off!!
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Scott - You're on the "west" coast as we like to say here in Florida. :smile: I am on the east coast about 20 miles north of Fort Lauderdale.
    Love Clearwater. It has been some time since I visited the area, but always found it peaceful.
  • supercpa999
    supercpa999 Posts: 403 Member
    Suzi - I love watching the sunsets and the beaches here are truly amazing.
  • molly3210
    molly3210 Posts: 804 Member
    Happily rejoining UAC for September. In August I didn't meet my goal of weight loss, however I'm seeing clear visual changes in muscle definition and clothes are fitting SO much better!

    Progress is progress, no matter how slow. Still I'm looking forward to seeing more changes in the scale this month! Striving to make the winners circle keeps me focused daily on the big picture when I'm tempted to skip a workout or eat beyond my calorie limit.
  • cjane917
    cjane917 Posts: 688 Member
    Hello! I'm a teacher living in DC. I enjoy long walks and cooking (I used to enjoy travel, scuba diving, and parkour but that's on hold for a bit).
    I'm back in the UAC for month 14! I started with the group last August as I was finishing up the last of my weight loss and just hit maintenance two days ago! I'm excited to see how maintenance feels and how the habits that I've learned with the UAC will help me with them.
  • keith250in2021
    keith250in2021 Posts: 36 Member
    alligatorob wrote: »
    I'm back. This will be my 6th month with the UAC and it has been very good for me.

    I have lost 200 lbs, and the last 50 or so while on the UAC. I am now in maintenance, a whole new challenge. The UAC helps, a lot.

    I don't see how I can make the winner's circle in September, I have a vacation planned that will take me out of cell phone range, so won't be able to log in for a while. No matter though, the winner's circle while a great honor is not why I am here. I will do my best to stay on track and post when I can.

    Good to see some old faces, and some new. As always thanks to Rick for doing this.

    Hope y'all have a great September!

    Great inspiration regarding your journey! Thanks for sharing.
  • keith250in2021
    keith250in2021 Posts: 36 Member
    supercpa999 wrote: »
    Hi I’m Scott
    I am over 50 and just a couple weeks ago weighed in at 329 feeling horrible. Generally I was in pretty good shape my whole life except for the last several years. 2.5 years ago I had lost 90 lbs and gotten all the way down to 209.

    I got away from that and now I’m back. I recently relocated to Florida which provides a much healthier lifestyle. My goal is to get to well under 200 lbs this time and keep it off. I am focusing much more on cardio and yoga and less so on weight training.

    Glad to be aboard.

    Great to see you here, Scott! Looking forward to sharing this journey with everyone.
  • astroamy
    astroamy Posts: 1,138 Member
    I am back after a year off and 35 lbs (sigh), but I am back and ready to recommit. So far I've been on mfp again for 20 days. I have a NS mini-goal of sticking with mfp, tracking and exercising each day for 60 days. This September accountability challenge will get me most of the way there.

    Height:5'8"
    SW: 233.6
    CW: 225.2
    GW: 170.0
  • Bill70sStrong
    Bill70sStrong Posts: 1,142 Member
    keith250in2021 wrote: »
    Hello all! I am an IT consultant embarking on a journey to undo the negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle resulting from a high-stress, long-hours desk job. My father passed away in July from Parkinson's and I made a promise to him and my family to improve my health. Losing my father spawned my most recent epiphany that life is short and fragile. Therefore, I want to approach each day with a positive attitude and be an encouragement to others.

    Sorry to hear of the loss of you father! Welcome to UAC, it's a great group!!

  • Bill70sStrong
    Bill70sStrong Posts: 1,142 Member
    @astroamy - Great to see you back!!
  • Jana_2020
    Jana_2020 Posts: 1,345 Member
    @keith250in2021 Offering condolences on the loss of your father.

    This will be my 3rd month in the UAC. It's a great group of people with a very kind leader/organizer. I'm very thankful to have found it. I have not yet made the Winner's Circle but I am much more consistent with staying on program and exercising. I also find that I get back on track much quicker when I do slip up. Establishing good habits is the real win for being in the challenge. Good luck to all for September!
  • astroamy
    astroamy Posts: 1,138 Member
    @Bill70sStrong it's great to be back. Really. :)
  • MamaSunflowers
    MamaSunflowers Posts: 231 Member
    Hi all!
    I was away traveling all of August so now I'm back and ready to get back tracking and losing this September!

    I was very active during my holiday, averaging around 20k steps a day and doing lots of climbing, but I was also very indulgent! So I'm not surprised at all that I gained 2kgs.

    At the end of the month I should be flying back home for wedding (providing there are no further complications and changes due to COVID-19), so I am happy to be back tracking with a clear goal in mind!
  • josefinejem
    josefinejem Posts: 256 Member
    Jana_2020 wrote: »
    I have not yet made the Winner's Circle but I am much more consistent with staying on program and exercising. I also find that I get back on track much quicker when I do slip up. Establishing good habits is the real win for being in the challenge.

    This is really encouraging to hear! I know there's every chance I'll slip up more than three days in the coming month but my real worry is that I'll use that as an excuse to give up completely. Still being here at the end of September will be the real win for me.

  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    josefinejem wrote: »
    Jana_2020 wrote: »
    I have not yet made the Winner's Circle but I am much more consistent with staying on program and exercising. I also find that I get back on track much quicker when I do slip up. Establishing good habits is the real win for being in the challenge.

    This is really encouraging to hear! I know there's every chance I'll slip up more than three days in the coming month but my real worry is that I'll use that as an excuse to give up completely. Still being here at the end of September will be the real win for me.

    Part of the "mental trick" that will ultimately lead to success as YOU define it is:
    If you reach "pass #4" ... just spend the rest of the month thinking of yourself in "training camp" for the following month.

    Especially when just starting out ... it is irrelevant whether you have 2 - 4 - 10 - 27 (circle what applies) pass days.

    They just define what elements you need to pay closer attention to, and next month everyone starts with "0 pass days used" and you set a personal mini-goal to be "fewer Ns than last month" on whichever of the 3 questions (or combinations) was hardest.

    You succeed (make the winner's circle) , or you LEARN
    Problem-solve and apply Lessons Learned to the next month.

    Repeat.
  • heidipatterson100
    heidipatterson100 Posts: 54 Member
    josefinejem wrote: »
    Hello! I'm a serial weight loss starter with a poor follow-through record. Used to be very fit and active, doing lots of running, martial arts, gym and yoga but all that fell by the wayside about five years ago and I've struggled to get back on track ever since. Every time I re-start I'm a little heavier than last time and I can no longer convince myself it's a temporary glitch... In terms of weight I'd like to lose about 12kg, but this time I plan to focus more on inches and fat loss than absolute weight. Will be stuck at home for the first couple of weeks of September as I'm returning from abroad and have to self-isolate, but I have an arsenal of YouTube workouts lined up and my food planned!
    I eat mostly vegan and usually cook very healthy, but I'm an emotional eater and can consume my daily kcal quota in snacks in the space of 30 mins if I'm having a bad day, so managing my mental health is definitely the biggest challenge for me in weight loss.

    Nice to see another vegan on here. In the past I have had issues with emotional eating too. I am hoping being accountable to a group will help with that. Meal prepping and not having my "emotional" snacks in my house has helped a lot lately as well. Good luck to you!
  • tlwoodbell
    tlwoodbell Posts: 169 Member
    I'm back for my second month in the UAC. Last month was great! I learned a lot about how to improve my dietary habits and fitness routine. This month, I plan to focus on balancing my macro-nutrient ratio. I'm usually never over in carbs, but the ratio of carbs is oftentimes more than the fats and protein. I'll have to think about my workout routine, as I really don't like to do cardio. I'll lift weights, but cardio is :s But, I digress. This group has been very supportive. Thank you, Rick, for putting us together.

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