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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 1 hour and 45 minutes strength training and a 60 minute Yin Yoga class.
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 three walks today totaling 20k steps
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Why? Because I’ve got a cruise in April I’m hoping won’t be Covid cancelled!
Why? Because the health issues were starting to creep up on me - heart arrhythmia and bradycardia, hypothyroidism, prediabetic diagnosis, knee issues, digestive issues. Sounds onerous but these are all red flags just beginning to crop up as I am rounding the bend to a half century.
Why? My mom died of lung cancer at 55 and my dad died of a heart condition at 64 - I’d like to do what I can to be there a little longer for my partner, my brother, my daughter and any grandkiddies down the road.
Why? Death is terrifying to me... as I get older I’m finding I want to battle it tooth and nail. Which might bring many of you back to why a cruise during Covid? Well, fingers crossed for a vaccine by then. But barring that I think the procedures on the boats may be the cleanest those floating Petri dishes have ever been - and I may be over-reliant on the science behind the 0 negative blood type and their better chances. We shall see.
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Yes, yes, yes
Walking and weight workout
Why? I do it because it is the right thing for so many reasons. It gets reinforced by our sons who both work in the medical profession who continually tell us how grateful they are that we take care of ourselves knowing what the outcome is when you do not. And I think it is important to be a role model for them so they too take care of themselves.6 -
Track everything I ate: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Withing my calorie budget: Yes6 -
Yes x 3 for Thursday
Tracked and on target. Did three separate dog walks totalling 80 min, and am about to do an hour of tennis.7 -
Yes x 3 for Thursday
Tracked and on target. Did three separate dog walks totalling 80 min, and am about to do an hour of tennis.3 -
Month #2 in the UAC group. Happy with how October went. Did well in the challenge and also took off 5 lbs along the way.
I am expecting November to be a challenging month. I would like to make the winner’s circle again, but at worst, I will accumulate the least number of passes I can. With all that will come at the end of the month (Nov 26 – 29), I need to really stay focused every day leading up to those dates.
For this round, I’m going to start logging my net calories since I think I should be looking into what portion of exercise calories I should be adding in. I have been getting some thoughtful input on this. There is likely going to be some evolution over the month, but I know there is a delicate and individual balance regarding total calories, I will update as I define. Starting the month on the same premise as October, with no exercise calories added.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
Remaining passes: 3
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 20 min step aerobics, shift #2 at my (active) 2nd job.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES!!!!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.
WHY?....I want my life to be active and full. I don't want my physical health to become a barrier or excuse for not living, so I have to take responsibility and be proactive now.8 -
Date: 11/5
Exercised: Yes 130 mins on treadmill ( burned 730 calories )
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Yes
Pass Days: 3 left
Why am I on this journey?
1) I want to be healthy before my first grandchild is born in January ( a girl ) I want to be able to run and play with her without getting so tired all the time.
2) I joined the UAC to help me reach that goal through accountability.
3) I have learned to love walking on my treadmill and it has become my quiet relaxing time. Its a time that is carved out of the day just for me!
4) I am learning how to portion out my food better, make better food choices, and I have never drank this much water before!
5) The final overall reason is that I want to feel and look good, both on the outside as well as on the inside. Reading books on mind, body, and soul while walking on treadmill helps me to realize that I must make my health and happiness my first priority! I started this journey with the intention of just loosing some weight, but have found while loosing the weight I have gained so much more insight into why I had let myself go in the first place.
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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? Yes5 -
Pass day here6
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2 yeses and a no exercise, a pass day for me. I however do have an excuse, I spent the morning at two doctors appointments, one my 4 week post-op check. Then I donated blood and they told me not to exercise the rest of the day, so I took the advice. Good news is my post-op check was good and I have been given the ok to return to regular exercise, so after today no excuses. My arm this afternoon:
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exercised - yes
tracked - yes
over on calories by 40
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DATE: 11/5
CALORIES: under -5
EXERCISE: Outside home maintenance. Sanded, caulked and painted some wood trim on garage. Prepped washed side of garage and rear deck trim. Worked for 3 hours (180 min). 10 minutes of hip flexor exercises.
TRACK: yes
PASS: 0/3
Why? Extra weight has resulted in physical problems, I'm sure. Severe arthritis in spine and joint problems with knees. It has gotten so bad I am finally considering spinal fusion (2-3 levels)as all other non-surgical interventions have not helped with spinal stenosis, DDD, and spondylolisthesis. Want to lose weight prior to surgery.
Why? Activities I used to enjoy, I have stopped doing due to pain in back. There has been a gradual reduction in my participation over 8 years. So much so I even stopped walking my dogs! Want to get back to do things that I enjoy.
Why? I have lost 45 pounds these past 14 months (now 192#) and now do push myself to be more active, even if it is only doing household chores or taking dogs to the dog park. The weight loss has improved my emotional and physical well being. But I want to stay on track with my weight journey. This challenge keeps me in check to doing something each day!!
Why? Even at age 70, I am vain and want to improve my appearance.
Why? I want to get back to living my best life!!7 -
Yes,I went for a 20 minutes walk, logged all food and was slightly under calories. I am here to get my overeating under control and be healthier!6
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Yes to all 3
My why is to keep my knees healthy for running and have more energy for fronting my cover band.9 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 8.5k steps
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.6 -
Yes -70 calories remaining
Yes- 11.40 miles
Yes
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Yes x 36
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November 5
Exercise: Yes, 30 mins walk
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
3 pass days left.7
