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The is the first time for me in a challenge. I have been tracking my food the past few days and trying to get the 20 min. exercise in. A warm-up to see if i can do this. I had a hip replacement last Sept. and in Oct. I broke my femur. 4 months of basically no activity. Then along came Covid. I really need to get back where I was a year ago.3
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@RBnorth66, @chulton2020, @TeresaSavage, @Sharon268 Welcome to the group! Its my second month here and I love it and everyone is so encouraginging, supportive, and helpfull. You will love it here! Good luck this month!3
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Hi everyone, I first joined the group in July. I did okay for July and August but have been struggling for September and October. I know I need to stick with the diet and exercise plan to see results. So although I haven't been with the program per se, I keep logging in and trying to make lower calorie choices. I've preparing myself to get back on track in November, and belonging to this group really does help: so here I am
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@SModa61 when it comes to how I handle my calories, I'm along the lines of @BMcC9. That is to say, I eat back a portion of my exercise calories. Since I tend to walk daily but also do a varied monthly workout routine, I ONLY count my "workout calories" as what I can eat into. That is to say, I do not consider my "walking calories" in my calculations. On active rest days, I just eat my base calories (unless I'm still hungry and want an indulgence)
Why? I've set my MFP activity to "Sedentary" (or whatever the 2nd lowest option is) and do not use a food scale. I also recalculate my TDEE on the first of every month. That means my calories change every month (usually so that I can eat more, thank you, Lord).
That said if I'm hungry; I'll eat. Starving or feeling hunger pangs makes no sense to me. That's my body telling me I'm missing something. The MFP tracking helps in that - even if I go over my calories for a day - I can choose my "indulgence" wisely. If I'm low on protein, I'll take a snack like turkey jerky. If I'm low on carbs (lol a rare occurrence for me), I'll eat chips. It may even be a micronutrient issue so if I'm low on fiber that day, I'll have a small bowl of my All Bran Buds or something.
That's the kind of 'trial and error' BMcC9 alluded to above, I suspect. So far, this set-up seems to work for me and my health goals (which are fat loss based as opposed to strictly weight loss based). With some time, you'll get a hang of what makes sense for you based on the metrics/results you're seeing.
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Did I do an intro last month? I don't recall but I do remember that this is my second go with the UAC.
I'm a bilingual Canadian living in Quebec who started using MFP back in JAN2020. My goal is to get my body fat in the low 20% range since I've never been able to do that before. I'm on track to be at the high end of this goal before the end of this month. Along the way, getting stronger, more flexible and working on mobility improvements is a fun bonus.
My accomplishments, with the help of UAC participation over the past 30 days, include:
* Got a stronger core thanks to listening to my Gyrotonic instructor as well as stretching more often
* Lost 1.5" off my waist, another 1.0" off my hips, 1.5" off my chest and a total of 0.75" off my biceps.
* Started recomp about a month ahead of schedule
* Beat my MAY2020 "Heart Points" record on Google Fit (current record: OCT2020 with 2,664 points instead of 2,224)
And, if weight loss is important, I did "jumpstart" my loss by about 40% after a sluggish September where I lost weight but at a much slower rate.
Ultimately, I'm here to stay with UAC because this part - the body fat and weight loss - is easier for me. It's the maintaining that'll be a heavier mental struggle/commitment to self once I succeed in recomping to my current body goals.3 -
@MaltedTea thanks for your insights. And great intro you wrote!2
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Hi everyone. First timer here. Thought since I like daily kinds of stuff but for longer term accountability that this might be fun to try. I present a challenge to everyone to figure out exactly what my nom means
I am a maintainer since 2017 but as a lifetime yo yo type of the same 20-30 pounds I know that 3 years is just a drop in the bucket so I keep my finger on the pulse with MFP. I am a runner so I am highly motivated as I get older to keep the stress on my joints down by not regaining. I track using my TDEE and I am always pushing to see if I can get more energy and faster pace by inching things up.
Looking forward to learning and meeting all of you this month.
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This is my first month for the challenge. I've gained 8 lbs over the past couple months after losing 125 with the help of gastric sleeve surgery. I recently started the C25K training program which started off great but then I had major surgery on my arm and had to take 2 weeks off. Now on my 2nd week back the weather has been less than cooperative with 25+mph winds today with the temp 35° but I did my training! I look forward to the advice and encouragement from with group and hope to reciprocate!3
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@SummerSkier @Jenelliott0731 Welcome to the group ladies!
Jen is a very good friend of mine and she looks fabulous with her 125 pound weight loss. I am so proud of her and I know with the help of this group she will continue to do great. She already has some pretty good healthy eating habits since the surgery. The exercise can be a bit of a struggle on her bad knees, but she doesn't give up and she does the walk even though it hurts at times and she might have to walk a bit slower. I have no doubt she will end up in the Winners Circle! Good luck everyone....Day#1 bring it on!3 -
Hi. Short introduction. I used to be a regular here, but life took a turn and I had to take some time away.
I'm a 52yo father of one and husband to a lovely wife.
I am also amid a major depressive episode at present. I find I need things like UAC to keep me in touch. Having some daily goals helps me.
Look forward to sharing more as the month goes on.9 -
Great to see you again @craig3154 !3
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craigo3154 wrote: »Hi. Short introduction. I used to be a regular here, but life took a turn and I had to take some time away.
I'm a 52yo father of one and husband to a lovely wife.
I am also amid a major depressive episode at present. I find I need things like UAC to keep me in touch. Having some daily goals helps me.
Look forward to sharing more as the month goes on.
Welcome back! We missed you.2 -
craigo3154 wrote: »Hi. Short introduction. I used to be a regular here, but life took a turn and I had to take some time away.
I'm a 52yo father of one and husband to a lovely wife.
I am also amid a major depressive episode at present. I find I need things like UAC to keep me in touch. Having some daily goals helps me.
Look forward to sharing more as the month goes on.
Welcome, and I hope the community here lends you support. Glad you are taking care of you.2 -
@craigo3154, welcome back, Craig! Wishing you well as you work through your illness.1
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@craigo3154 Its nice to meet you. I joined this group last month. I see why you like it so much and it seems the group missed you too!1
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Hi I am Jen. I have been in and out of the UAC for a year now, or close to that. I found the UAC while I was in college, and have since graduated. Which now gives me more time to actually work on my health and lose weight. This is an awesome group, and feel free to add me at a MFP friend! 2
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Hi folks. Back in for November. Welcome to our returnees and newcomers,
and a thousand thanks to our leader, @RangerRickL for helping us stay accountable.
I’m Terri from Northern Ireland. Back for my 25th month. Still working on improving my fitness and health. Made the Winners Circle 24 times so far.
UAC is a good place for anyone to start the practicing of new habits, in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Through being a member, I have achieved my lowest weight in 4 decades, and have maintained it since late 2019.
Just a few details on my personal journey to health and fitness.
Aim for 2020 ~ maintain at around 150 (I may even manage to drop a little more! 😂WHAT I HAVE DISCOVERED
I am FOCUSED on heathy food choices and
DETERMINED to achieve my goals!
Age: 74; Height 5’2”; Female
SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
LW: 146.0: (Oct 2020
UGW: 145 (this may change when I get there 😂 )
CW: 146.5- Initially, dropped down to around 160, and stayed about there until late 2018.
- Set new goal in 2019 to drop to 155.
- Reset it to 150 in March 2020
- reset it to 145 in September 2020
- My ideal situation is to maintain < 150
- I use CI/CO and a variety exercise for extra calories.
- Logic would suggest that I have found a natural comfortable weight, and, according to Smart BMI calculation, I am in the upper range of normal for my age and height. However, logic doesn't always dictate our desires and feelings. 😂
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.- Getting and staying healthy and fit requires the development of a permanent lifestyle reset.
- Replacing unhelpful habits with more useful ones is key to to the process.
- Losing weight is only one of the elements.
- Eating healthy and staying actively is not OPTIONAL, but an ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts on weight which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be several lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a permanent lifestyle change for most people.
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
I’m Terri from Northern Ireland. Back for my 25th month. Still working on improving my fitness and health. Made the Winners Circle 24 times so far.
UAC is a good place for anyone to start the practicing of new habits, in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Through being a member, I have achieved my lowest weight in 4 decades, and have maintained it since late 2019.
Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!
@TerriRichardson112 Kudos to YOU for achieving your lowest weight in 4 decades and maintaining it! THAT is exactly why I'm excited to be a part of this community/group!2 -
@TerriRichardson112 Thank you for your post! The three spoiler sections are something I should read every day! It is very helpful 1
