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what a DAY. long day at work logging 33k steps and over 15 mi i can’t wait to rest
exercise: listed above, as well as some flexibility and a warm up walk in the morning
budget: was a little under so good there
tracking: easy day with some meals i have regularly. i hope everyone had a great day let’s keep at it6 -
Dory...so sorry... fur babies are so precious... what a joy to know them...and so hard to let them go... Over my new calorie goal...pass day 4 or such. Yep, new challenge... back to planning ahead hard core. Not discouraged. Had a nice walk in a nature preserve recently, that is the pic.
Have a big basset hoind here for a couple of weeks. Motivation to walk more.
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@Dory_42 Yeesh! I'm so sorry. You're such a good animal companion: like a real-life Dr. Dolittle. I'm sure his life with you was wonderful.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | Bret Contreras' Strong Curves "At Home Workout" program (33), Skipping (11) TOTAL: 44 min
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 216
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES |
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Personal Bonus: Did I meet my protein macro for the day (min 40%)? YES | 40%
Pass Days used: (JAN07)(JAN12)4 -
Jan 18:
Exercise: YES!!! 30 min HIIT Cardio, 45 min BodyPump, 30 min kickboxing, 45 min Zumba... crushed it!!! 💪🏽
Track: YES!!!
Under calories: YES!!!
Passes used: 0
Really happy with how today went... insert happy dance emoji here!5 -
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? Yes4 -
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? YES3 -
Jan. 18
Exercise - Yes. 70 min Step HIIT
Calories - Yes
Tracked - Yes
@Dory_42 very sorry for your loss. Sending warm thoughts and a virtual hug your way 😔3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No. Unfortunately. I put my boy through a workout.. does that count 😜
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? No, but I know I came in under. Ate my usual
Work absolutely hijacked my day and honestly was zonked by dinner. Yes, I said zonked.
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Start weight, January 1, 2021: 132.0December 1, 2020 – 135.6
November 6, 2020 – 140.8
October 2, 2020 – 147.8
September, 14, 2020 – 153.0
My calorie rule for January UACDefining, for myself more than anything, what is the definition of my daily calorie goal. For Oct and Nov, I used 1430 and not eating back exercise. December, I raised that to 1480 with no additional calories for exercise. For January, I am going to try a blended rule; either Food calories under 1480, or Net calories (ie Food minus exercise) under 1200. So, if my exercise burns less than 280 on a given day, there is no added calories. BUT, if I exercise more, I have the option additional food OR if I overeat, I have the option of exercising more to not use a pass day. This flexibility was not something I allowed in my previous rounds. Once I exceeded my goal calories, regardless of my exercise burn. Also, I am defining that I am using the MFP estimate for the caloric burn from exercise. I know I could get different numbers elsewhere, but I am going to use only the one source – good or bad.Date: 1/1
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Solo walk 0:56:56 at 13’58” pace for 4.07 miles, avg HR 133 BPM; 5 min planks/pushups
Calories?: Yes, 1422/1480 – 284 exercise (1138 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2078
Date: 1/2
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 31 min; 0:26:34 Solo walk/jog at 11’59” pace for 2.21 miles, avg HR 157 BPM; 3 min mixed plank; 1 min sit up (20), 1 min squat (28), 1 min knee push ups (21)
Calories?: Yes, 1537/1480 – 455 exercise (1082 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 1971
Date: 1/3
Exercised?: Yes, AM: Indoor cycle 15 min; 1:14:55 Solo walk at 14’53” pace for 5.03 miles, and HR 121 BPM; 4 min mixed planks; 1 min sit up (20), 1 min squat (31)
Calories?: Yes, 1424/1480 – 494 exercise (930 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: No, Stand
TDEE: 2018
Date: 1/4
Exercised?: Yes, AM: Elliptical 20 min; 6 min mixed planks
Calories?: Yes, 1459/1480 – 180 exercise ( 1279 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: No, Move
TDEE: 1817
Date: 1/5
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (21), 1 min squat (32); 0:57:55 Solo Walk at 14’15” pace for 4.06 miles, avg hr 121 BPM
Calories?: Yes, 1458/1480 – 528 exercise ( 930 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2240
Date: 1/6
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 35 min; 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (21), 1 min squat (36), 1 min scap pushup pike (10) (341 20/60), Elliptical 12 min; 0:25:01 Solo walk at 15’30” pace for 1.61 miles, avg HR 119 BPM (420 21/60)
Calories?: Yes, 1480/1480 – 512 exercise ( 967 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2120
Date: 1/7
Exercised?: Yes, PM: 1:25:51 Solo walk at 13’43” pace for 6.26 miles, avg HR 130 BPM; 5 min mixed planks; 1 min sit up (22), 1 min squat (35)
Calories?: Yes, 1386/1480 – 423 exercise ( 963 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2277
Date: 1/8
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 25 min; Under desk Elliptical (testing before I bring to 86 yr old father) 39 min; 0:38:41 Solo Walk at 14’15” pace for 2.71 miles, avg HR 123 BPM; 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (26), 1 min squat (44)
Calories?: NO, 2605/1480 – 540 exercise (2065 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2181
Date: 1/9
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 25 min; 0:23:55 walk/jog at 11’19” pace for 2.05 miles, ang HR , avg HR 153 BPM: 0:05:58 cooldown walk, 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (23), 1 min squat (37), knee pushup (10) (672 46/60)
Calories?: Yes, 1286/1480 – 441 exercise ( 845 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2131
Date: 1/10
Exercised?: Yes, AM: indoor cycle 40 min; PM indoor cycle 25 min, 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (23), 1 min squat (43), knee pushup (10)
Calories?: No
Tracked?: No
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 1965
Date: 1/11
Exercised?: Yes, PM: 1:00:55 Solo Walk at 14’22” pace for 4.24 miles, avg HR 130 BPM; 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (24), 1 min squat (38), knee pushups (11)
Calories?: Yes, 1427/1480 – 300 exercise ( 1127 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2106
Date: 1/12
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 4 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (21), 1 min squats (34), knee pushups (11)
Calories?: Yes, 1452/1480 – 236 exercise ( 1216 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: No (at 9:30 realized watch died, by the time I get it charged, I am not heading outside to get the “move” I need for that ring. Ready to faceplant at the moment.)
TDEE: 1875
Date: 1/13
Exercised?: Yes, PM: 1:04:10 Solo walk at 13’48” pace for 4.65 miles, avg HR 133 BPM; 3 min forearm planks, 1 min sit up (23), 1 min squats (36), knee pushups (12)
Calories?: Yes, 1466/1480 – 397 exercise ( 1069 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2303
Date: 1/14
Exercised?: Yes, PM: indoor cycle 20 min; 0:48:20 Solo walk at 13’58” pace for 3.45 miles, avg hr 122 BPM
Calories?: Yes, 1433/1480 – 393 exercise ( 1040 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2110
*** late in the day posting given I did not get my activity in until I headed out at 8:45 PM with slush coming from the sky. But I got it done!
Date: 1/15
Exercised?: Yes, PM: 0:40:31 Walk/stroller with 23 lbs of cats at 14’36 pace for 2.76 miles, avg HR 154 BPM; 6 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (26), 1 min squats (41), kn. pushups (13); Indoor cycle 30 min
Calories?: Yes, 1546/1480 – 433 exercise ( 1113 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2098
*** exercise description for yesterday was omitted. Now filled in under the spoiler.
Date: 1/16
Exercised?: Yes, AM: Basement stairs/daughter’s condo for 23 minutes ≈ 69 flights (20 sec/trip)
Calories?: Yes, 1449/1480 – 181 exercise ( 1268 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: No
TDEE: 1840
** basement stairs, my creative solution to a complicated day!
Date: 1/17
Exercised?: Yes, AM: 0:40:18 walk/stroller w/ cats at 14’45” pace for 2.73 miles, avg HR 132 BPM; PM: 6 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (27), 1 min squats (42), knee pushups (12); indoor cycle 10 min
Calories?: Yes, 1473/1480 – 273 exercise ( 1200 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: 2024
Date: 1/18
Exercised?: Yes, PM: 1:22:20 Solo walk at 13’28” pace for 6.11 miles, avg HR 135 BPM; 5 min mixed planks, 1 min sit up (26), 1 min squats (46), knee pushups (7)
Calories?: Yes, 1403/1480 – 516 exercise ( 887 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings closed?: Yes
TDEE: TBD
*** with all the deer photos lately, I thought I would share a funny story from tonight's walk. Towards the end, two deer ran across the road about 50 feet in front of me, then doubled back to the other side and stood are stared at me as I passed them both ways because it was near a turn around point. I think it was the flashing LED arm band that I wear while walking at night. I think they were confused or curious. Another pair passed me later, right before my house.
Pass #2
Remaining passes: 1
@Dory_42 Remember the good years, and your decision today was a kind one!
@pearl0408 - love the count down
Love the new photos. Enjoyed them all, sorry I did not go back through and tag people, but I need to get back to work.
@dewit - Hope we are seeing you here tonight!4 -
Exercised - yes
Tracked - yes
Under cals - yes
4/3 passes used - goal to keep it under 6 this month.
@jensam327 - I saw you do Classical Stretch! I love her so much. Unfortunately my PBS station stopped carrying her, so now I pay for full access to her website. I feel so incredible after a workout - they're so darn hard but so good!
@Dory_42 - so sorry about your dog. That's such a hard decision, but you made it because you loved him and knew it was the right thing to do. It's still heartbreaking though.
@ginadomaszewicz - that picture of Chester and the deer is priceless. Absolutely beautiful. You also commented on my dilemna with hubby baking pecan pies (and other goodies). We have had that talk - he knows I'm tracking calories - he's on board - sort of. Doesn't want to sabotage me, just can't bring himself to cook low-cal. He's an excellent cook but even if I give him a recipe, he "modifies it so it will taste good." HOWEVER - I cannot blame him for the extra weight I carry around. He never forces me to eat something, and when I choose to eat potato chips or cookies or donuts at work, well, that's my own decision, not his. Mainly what we're both learning to control is the serving size. There have been a few times I've told him I don't need so much food on my plate to which he says "fine, but you'll be gnawing on your leg in 3 hours from hunger" - LOL - hasn't happened yet!3 -
Exercise: yes, worked on a paper out on the nearby national park and then walked an hour in the wind
Calories: yes, under
Tracked: yes
I'm going to change my earlier post to yes, no, no. I've been working on a paper all day and have munched beyond my calorie budget. Right now, I really want a takeout grilled cheddar cheese with tomato sandwich and hot coffee -- but it's 28 F and 10:30 p.m. at night. It's the idea of something hot that somebody else makes so I can keep working. Arguing about it now.
Pass Day 2
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Thanks for all the love and support. I know it was the right decision and kitten has been extra cuddly which helps. Keeping busy while we adjust to the new situation.4
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Pass day 2, no exercise. After weighing in at a new low I started feeling very weak and nauseous. Canceled my gym appointment and started eating a bit more solid fuel. Feel some better tonight, not 100%, but not too bad. Ate well and logged fine.
In maintenance success doesn't always feel good, but it sure is better than the alternative!7 -
@ginadomaszewicz Regarding your husband's cooking: He is right about taste. Years ago, one of my dear friends was a retired home economics teacher. ( I don't think those teachers are extinct these days). She had a motto that 'a fat gram equals a taste gram."
@MadisonMolly2017 often shares her decision to modify how her brain processes that concept so that salt, sugar, and fat do not sabotage her.
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It will take me a few days to catch up.
Exercise: Active stretching in the morning 15 minutes. Mid-day, 45+ minutes of walking with intention.
Tracking: good
Calories: under my limit2 -
@Chinkiri You have relaunched!! Congratulations!2
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Worked out lots today, but had the day off and went out to lunch as my area of California is finally out of strict lockdown. I decided to enjoy it and take the day off from tracking, so Pass Day 1 for me.4
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Yes, yes, yes.3
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Yes x 34
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@Pearl0408 How exciting!3
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I have had issues getting into the community part of the MFP app! Tracking still works though. I had my third pass day on Saturday, but have two yesses for Sunday and Monday!4
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Hi All,
I need to post for 4 days. My brother and his family came to visit us for the weekend and plus Monday. I have been saving my pass days for the time we will be together as we planned to cook traditional and yummy meals (of course with high calorie). I could not post since Friday.
Jan 15
Exercise: Yes, 30 mins walk
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
Pass days: 0/3
Jan 16, 17, 18
Exercise: No
Calories: No
Tracked: No
Pass days: 3/3
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Exercise: 45 min. Biking, 50 min
weight training, 50 min stretching
Calories: yes
Tracking: yes4 -
I don’t really want to check in, not because I need a pass day (which I don’t thanks to morning yoga and evening Jiu Jitsu plus reasonable food choices which fit in my budget) but because the X-rays showed aggressive cancer and now I only have my kitten to cuddle, no dog in my house anymore. I know it was the right choice as he was in pain this weekend and it would just get worse, but it will take a bit of getting used to.
Dear Dory aka @Dory_42
I’m so sorry, and am thinking of you. I, too, had been hoping for a different test result. Wishing you the all the best. I know your kitten is not a replacement, and I’m glad you have it to love.
Big hugs, 🤗
Maddie2 -
Jan 18
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Tracked all
Under my new, lower calorie limit 3rd day
1:10 8.4K exercise time/steps
BP: ✅
Protein✅
Sodium✅
Sat Fat ✅
Fiber ✅
Trend was 0.1 over my High End this morning. Taking more concerted action. Now!
#NeverGiveUp
#Focus on Identity Change.
#NipItintheBudNow YES
#Fight it All Year. NO!1
