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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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Last night, there was a full moon over the desert landscape here in Phoenix, Arizona. I did take a photo, but this photo is better than mine. Nonetheless, this is what it looked like here.
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It's not too late to send me a MFP message at RangerRickL
If nothing changes, here is the list of our November Winner's Circle qualifiers.
The UAC appears to be easy, but you all know that it is not easy!
On average, more than 70 people sign up. 20% never post at all! by mid-month, 50% are gone.
We salute our team members in the Winner's Circle.
@JTreasures
@ForLangston
@corriepelc
@astroamy
@MaltedTea
@stella7x7
@SummerSkier
@SModa61
@ginadomaszewicz
@victorious55
@clutterqueen
@TerriRichardson112
@MadisonMolly2017
@TeresaSavage
@snowshoe072
@Mrs_Hoffer
@dewit
@Hulya_79
@Hollis100
@sandee-shore
In addition, for those who stayed the course and have continued to post throughout the month, you are truly UAC Champions.
Before I close out this month, I will go back to make a note of all of our November Champions. Well done!12 -
RangerRickL wrote: »
Last night, there was a full moon over the desert landscape here in Phoenix, Arizona. I did take a photo, but this photo is better than mine. Nonetheless, this is what it looked like here.
Beautiful pic Rick! I had no idea you lived in Arizona. We have several friends who live in same town as you and have visited. We love it there, but not to fond of the snakes and scorpians, but weather and scenery beautiful! Thanks again so much for the UAC group! It truly has been a lifesaver and eyeopener for me! You started a great group that helps MANY people. You should be very proud of that!4 -
Oooh, pretty moon!
Thanks for all the comments. I do love my life and even though things aren’t going exactly to plan these last few days, I know I’ll get back there.
Today was very intense. Got to work at 4:30, trashed and loaded seals and drove to the harbour. Loaded seals on boat and headed out at sunrise. 45 nautical miles out we released them in the current heading south. This is why we do what we do and being on a rehab release is the best thing. Then we head back to shore stopping for the guys to catch a couple of Dorado when we are in the bay. Make it back just as the wind turns and the ocean starts getting very rough. That was 5 hours at sea with no escape from the sun and wind and spray. I was soaking wet most of the trip and have a few sunburnt areas. By 12:30 when I got home my watch said I had 10 active hours, over 80 exercise minutes, over 700 active calories and over 17000 steps. I had not had enough water on the boat as there is no bathroom and it’s not as easy for girls to just go. I napped for an hour then showered and ate on my way to kids class. Kept getting the kids mixed up which they found very funny and came home afterwards instead of staying for adult class and yoga. Napped again until dog woke me up for his supper. Temperature was up to 38.8 (it has been 36.3 when I signed in for kids class) and my urine showed I was still dehydrated despite the three litres I have had since I got home. Got some electrolytes drink from mom and gonna jump in a cold shower now to drop core temperature. I know the danger signs of heat stroke and I don’t have any of them so for now I’m just resting at home. If I get worse I’ll call my doctor.
Needless to say it’s a pass day. I’m sure I’ll be back to normal tomorrow or Wednesday latest, and I’m on an off week for work so I can just rest and recover.8 -
30 Nov 20
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - went for a run and enjoyed watching the full moon set. It was bitter cold by our Tx standards but seeing that moon made it all worth while!
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes - prelogging
Well I had not planned to join for Dec as being in maintenance for over 3 yrs now I actually have different monthly goals. But... then..... I would miss all the updates from folks here so... as Arnie says. "Ill be back"7 -
Whoop whoop. Closing out the day and month with just 1 pass day. 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿✊🏿🌈🤸🏿♀️🏄🏿♀️👑🎊🎉💃🏿6
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11/30
⭐️ EXERCISE: Yes.
⭐️ CALORIES: Yes.
⭐️ TRACK: Yes.
PASS: 2/3
I'm finishing out the month only using 2 pass days! Yay! Today I did 35 mins of c25k and then walked an additional 45 mins on the treadmill. I'm gonna have to get back to it, because I just checked fitbit and I'm in 4th place with those workweek hustle girls! Ugh!
CONGRATS to all the winners and champions! If you are still here, still logging, still posting -- you are a WINNER in my book! We all know how difficult this time of year can be. Kudos to everyone still working it!
@Dory_42 take care of yourself, and I hope that you feel better SOON!
@SummerSkier this is such a terrific group - and I'm GLAD that you are sticking around for another month!
@RangerRickL gorgeous picture! My son decorated their house for Christmas over the last couple of days, and took this picture last night. Such a beautiful moon!
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29/30
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
3️⃣ pass days left
Done and dusted.
See y’all on December UAC
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Does anyone have a good ground bison recipe? First timer here and I'm like hmm, what should I flavor it with (curry, jerk seasoning or the usual garlic/onion/scallion mix)? Thank you!1
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DAY 30
YES: 25 minutes slow to moderate Aerobics / 20 minute gardening / still at 7 lb. dumbbells / 25 stomach crunches
YES: calculated all food and drink
YES: Stayed under calorie goal
Making it to the winners circle YAY!! 🎊✨🎉
🌞Yes! December in Florida here I come4 -
OmG, I did it!!! With over 200 cal left for the day, a 30 min walk at a fast pace and 30 min of strength, I can safely say that I may have used all the passes for the month, but no more than that! 🎉 (As a side note, today was hell at work) I have a feeling that tomorrow I might even celebrate a scale victory. 🍒 on the 🎂. Congrats to all sticking with it 🥂 and hope to see you again in December 🙌6
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Date: 11/1
Exercised?: Yes, 30 minutes indoor cycle, avg HR 117 BPM, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1421/1430 + 194 exercise (net: 1227)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/2
Exercised?: Yes, 67 minutes walking, avg HR 149 BPM, 3.5 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1430/1430 + 408 exercise (net: 1022)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/3
Exercised?: Yes, 44.17 min indoor cycle, 8.5 min mixed planks
Calories?: Yes, 1392/1430 + 191 exercise (net: 1200)
Tracked?: Yes
Favorite summer activity is likely why I am here - probably "eating". I am not a summer person. Fall is my favorite. I am not a bright sun, heat, humidity, or water person. So of course it made a lot of sense that hubby and I bought a place in the Florida Keys last year. I think I'm going to need to find a better favorite summer "activity". :P
Date: 11/4
Exercised?: Yes, 0:40:45 minutes walking/jogging, 4.0 min mixed planks **
Calories?: Yes, 1299/1430 + 319 exercise (net: 980)
Tracked?: Yes
** Mix of walking and jogging for a pace of 12’49” for 3.18 miles, or just over 5K (3.107 miles)
Date: 11/5
Exercised?: Yes, 30 min upper body dumbbell, avg HR 114, 5.5 min mixed planks
Calories?: Yes, 1403/1430 + 114 exercise (net: 1291)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/6
Exercised?: Yes, 1:03:02 walk at 14’55’ pace, 4.25 miles, avg HR 133, 4 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1426/1430 + 318 exercise (net: 1107)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/7
Exercised?: Yes, 0:38:23 walk at 14’59” pace, 2.56 miles, avg HR 132, 20 flights of stairs (weekend condo living), 4 min planks**
Calories?: Yes, 1354/1430 + 189 exercise (net: 1165)
Tracked?: Yes
** had great plans for an 8 mile walk as I had no other obligations today and it was a beautiful day. It was foiled by needing to rescue a hungry lost parakeet hopping in the road at 2.5 miles
Date: 11/8
Exercised?: Yes, 30 min indoor cycle, 4.5 planks
Calories?: Yes, 1414/1430 + 125 exercise (net: 1289)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/9
Exercised?: Yes, 0:40:06 walk/jog at 11’31” pace for 3.48 miles, 0:11:15 cooldown at 17’51” pace for .63 miles, 4 min planks (@9 PM)
Calories?: Yes, 1410/1430 + 427 exercise (net: 983)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/10
Exercised?: Yes, 1:00:46 lazy late night walk at 17’20” pace for 3.5 miles, 5.5 min planks (@9:30 PM)
Calories?: Yes, 1365/1430 + 243 exercise (net: 1122)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/11
Exercised?: Yes, 1:33:34 walk at 14’41” pace for 6.37 miles, 2.5 min planks
Calories?: Yes,1425 /1430 + 534 exercise (net: 891)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/12
Exercised?: Yes, 20 min indoor cycle, 1 min planks
Calories?: Yes,1415 /1430 + 126 exercise (net: 1289)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/13
Exercised?: Yes, 31 min indoor cycle, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes,1379 /1430 + 149 exercise (net: 1240)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/14
Exercised?: Yes, 1:10:30 walk at 15’12” pace for 4.63 miles, 4 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1420/1430 + 369 exercise (net: 1051)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/15
Exercised?: Yes, 0:38:01 walk/jog at 12’02” pace for 3.15 miles, 0:18:41 walk at 15’34” pace for 1.2 miles, 3.5 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1376/1430 + 415 exercise (net: 961 )
Tracked?: Yes
WOOT! HAPPY Halfway Point for November!!!
Date: 11/16
Exercised?: Yes, 0:58:12 easy walk at 15’56” pace for 3.65 miles, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1404/1430 + 244 exercise (net: 1160 )
Tracked?: Yes
** on another note, all these "eat the frog" comments made me look up the meaning. I remember being thoroughly confused yesterday when reading MaltedTea’s post with the frog emoji. Is this another sign I am getting old?
Date: 11/17
Exercised?: Yes, 31 min indoor cycle, 15 min MadFit Beginner AB, 4 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1384/1430 + 251 exercise (net:1133) *acted weird accepting exercise
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/18
Exercised?: Yes, 50 min indoor cycle, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1349/1430 + 316 exercise (net:1033)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/19
Exercised?: Yes, 60 min indoor cycle,
Calories?: Yes, 1381/1430 + 379 exercise (net: 1002)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/20
Exercised?: Yes, 0:45:49 walk at 14’42” pace to measure 3k ~ 3.11 miles, 0:07:57 slow walk at 17’34” pace for .45 miles, 4 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1288/1430 + 279 exercise (net: 1009)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/21
Exercised?: Yes, 0:58:50 walk at 14’42” pace for 4.00 miles, 4 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1413/1430 + 310 exercise (net: 1103)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/22
Exercised?: Yes, 50 min indoor cycling, 6 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1426/1430 + 311 exercise (net: 1115)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/23
Exercised?: Yes, 35 min indoor cycling, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1347/1430 + 218 exercise (net: 1129)
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/24
Exercised?: Yes, Virtual 5K, Feaster Five 0:34:54, 11’14” pace, 5:37 cool down 12’49” for .44 miles
Calories?: Yes, 1374/1430 + 345 exercise (net: 1029)
Tracked?: Yes
** Entered my first 5K, participated virtually. The Feaster Five 5K tracked me using GPS through the Active Experience app. Exciting to try something new!!
Date: 11/25
Exercised?: Yes, 30 min indoor cycling, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1400/1430 + 187 exercise (net: 1213)
Tracked?: Yes (IMO I accounted for all the BLTs during my long day of cooking)
Date: 11/26 (PASS DAY #1)
Exercised?: Yes, 20 min indoor cycling
Calories?: No, 2238/1430 + 124 exercise (net: 2114 ) Best estimate
Tracked?: Yes, I pre-tracked the quantities I intended to eat and actually followed my plan. I do question the accuracy of the entries I selected from the database compared to what I ate, but still a success IMO.
Date: 11/27
Exercised?: Yes, 45 minute slow walk pushing stroller 2 fat cats :P, 3 min planks
Calories?: Yes, 1429/1430 + 154 exercise (net: 1275 )
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/28
Exercised?: Yes, 20 minute indoor cycle, 0:30:33 minute walk – two laps of entire Logan Airport terminal C – 1.54 miles, 3 min planks @ MIL’s
Calories?: Yes, 1354/1430 + 227 exercise (net: 1127 )
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/29
Exercised?: Yes, 0:32:26 neighborhood walk with MIL, 24’49” pace for 1.30 miles
Calories?: Yes, 1425/1430 + 100 exercise (net: 1325 )
Tracked?: Yes
Date: 11/30
Exercised?: Yes, 0:38:39 neighborhood walk with Hubby, 22’44” pace for 1.70 miles, 3 min planks
Calories?: No, 1474/1430 + 118 exercise (net: 1356 ) Oops, that was total accident. Thought I was under.. :’( Can't believe no accidents for 29 days. I guess its the same reason I don't try and keep my bank account balance in my head.
Tracked?: Yes
*** Also, I tried to join in on the beautiful moon photos. Hidden behind clouds here!
Remaining passes: 1
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Way to go all of you who made the circle!! I'm definitely not in there this time...but cheering for all of you and our group focus!
Today I'm yes x's 3 and MARK MY WORDS... no food will be consumed after 6 pm...water and green tea allowed.
Just a side note:
My online zumba person and 6 people who workout in the studio have all come down with THAT virus. I was so close to going in for live classes over the past 2 weeks. Glad that I didn't...but sorry for them.4 -
Well made it working hard to get those few lbs that came back a Tgiving off the homemade smashing pumpkin beer is gone but with that said only 187 calories a 12 oz bottle !!
Rode 5.4 spin miles in 21 minutes tracked and stayed under bring on December 🧑🏻🎄🎄❄️2 -
Exercise: ✅
Tracked: ❌
Under: ❌
Pass day number 3, as I planned.
Went to the dr for my annual physical. He asked me how I lost the weight and kept it off during a pandemic! If he had a weight problem, I would have told him about this challenge, but he’s quite fit.
But truly, this challenge has helped me get off those 6 pounds I did gain during the pandemic! I’ve already signed up for next month because I know I need the accountability! I especially love the 3 pass days, because I tend to be an all or nothing gal and it’s good practice for me to take a pass day with calories and get right back on track the very next day! Not 2 weeks and 5 pounds later!! So thank you for starting this challenge and keeping it going @RangerRickL !5 -
ForLangston wrote: »Does anyone have a good ground bison recipe? First timer here and I'm like hmm, what should I flavor it with (curry, jerk seasoning or the usual garlic/onion/scallion mix)? Thank you!
No recipes here but jerk goes with everything 🤤 Depending on how "gamey" you like your meat to taste, I tend to go light on seasoning (especially if it's freshly hunted).
Hamburger patties and meatballs (both of which are freezable, in case you have a lot) are always a winner.
As for the last day of November? I almost took Pass Day #3 but I'm still under by 65 calories. Let's see how tomorrow's weigh-in fairs.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | Sandbag Workout #7 from Week 5 (44), Isometric Challenge - 3x tabata style (30) TOTAL: 74 min
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 442
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES |
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@ginadomaszewicz Until the pandemic, I was a full-time 'senior attorney' working primarily with seniors. I'm 70 years old and have asthma, so last March, I turned the firm of 20 people over to the young folks (including a lawyer-daughter). I joined my wife of many years at 'her condo' in Phoenix. Last June, we returned home to our farm located 50 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Now we are back in Phoenix until next spring. This year, we will be in AZ more than IL. I brought a horse and our dog with me this time.
You live in IL, right? Our law firm is located west of Naperville and the farm is located in my hometown of Oswego.
Thanks for being such an encourager to everyone in the UAC!!
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Exercise: This was the most exercise that I have had in months. Almost 2 hours of extremely challenging Arizona desert trails while riding a very energetic horse. Lots of walking during the day. Active stretching in the morning.
Calories: way under my limit
Tracking: very good3 -
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2 out of 3 today (didn't log - but very high step count and fitbit accumulated NEAT-total - and not a heavy-meal or snacky-day)
It RAINED all day ..... most of the snow is long gone.
My breadmaker machine attempted suicide by jumping right off the table (it never did that before) .... that loaf didn't work out; the machine appears to still be ok (only ATTEMPTED suicide) and a second loaf-attempt is due to finish in ~ 45 minutes. It stays so much more still on the counter compared to the table for some reason .....
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Yes, yes, and yes, a good day. It was a good month as well, but I took 4 pass days. On to December!3
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Exercise: yes, walked for half an hour. A rest day.
Calories: under budget
Tracked: yes
Pass days 2/3 for the month
Congrats to everyone who made the winner's circle plus to everyone who kept posting throughout the month regardless of pass days. You're all an inspiration.2 -
11/29
Yes x 3
11/30
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Yes to all 33
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Good news. A good night sleep and some meds on advice from my doctor and I’m all good. Gonna take it easy today and keep an eye on my temp his instructions but otherwise I’ll be back on track.6
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Yes x 33
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Exercise yes 10 min quigong, 33 min yoga, 60 min walk in day light, 50 min walk in dark
Tracking yes calories yes2 -
Date: 11/30
Exercise: Yes 60 mins on treadmill ( burned 341 calories )
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Yes
Pass Days: 1 left and don't matter cuz we done! Yea onto next month!
I got busy this morning and forgot to weigh on scale for my loss this month. So I will do it in morning and post it. I know when I weigh at night tends to be heavier. I did get on scale and it shows 5 pounds lost this month, but gonna see if thats accurate in morning or hoping few pounds less!3 -
RangerRickL wrote: »@ginadomaszewicz Until the pandemic, I was a full-time 'senior attorney' working primarily with seniors. I'm 70 years old and have asthma, so last March, I turned the firm of 20 people over to the young folks (including a lawyer-daughter). I joined my wife of many years at 'her condo' in Phoenix. Last June, we returned home to our farm located 50 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Now we are back in Phoenix until next spring. This year, we will be in AZ more than IL. I brought a horse and our dog with me this time.
You live in IL, right? Our law firm is located west of Naperville and the farm is located in my hometown of Oswego.
Thanks for being such an encourager to everyone in the UAC!!
Rick
Thanks Rick for the kind words. Yes I live in Illinois. I am in Plainfield, so I know exactly where Oswego and Naperville and Chicago are! Gonna ask you a question: Did your farm by chance sell eggs, raw milk, steaks, etc..? My son eats very healthy and has always watched what he puts in his body. He eats mostly organic and nothing that has ingredients you cant pronounce! He even got into a " thing " for awhile wear he wouldnt buy a toothpaste with floride because its supposedly bad for you. His eggs he will drink raw in a glass, his milk he likes raw because supposedly bad for you when they heat it up, forgot that long name its called, bought deodorant without aluminum, ya get my drift! He has started to realize with no job though however and not much money harder to eat that way because eating healthy is expensive sadly! He always liked going to the farm though for eggs, milk, butter, cheese,and sometimes a splurge on steaks. Did your farm have a name? He might have went to it because think he went to one in Oswego or could have been Carol Stream?1
