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Today's workout was an NSV for me -- I ran my 9th half-marathon. What should have been this race was cancelled in March due to COVID. As in-person races are still not back, I figured why not finally get it done and do a virtual race? So that's what I did! It was tough as there were no crowds to inspire me or co-racers to keep me going. But my amazing husband showed up on my route randomly holding signs from past races, made me an incredible running mix that kept me pumped, and presented me with my medal at the end, so it was great!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Half-marathon -- 13.1 incredibly tough miles
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes and under - I can't physically eat all those calories back! LOL
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep!8 -
Pass day 44
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Exercise: ✅ ( 6 1/2 mile jog as it was snowing)
Tracked:✅
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Treadmill 41 min / 2.27 mi + upper body workout (dumbbells)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? I don't think so.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes ... I will add my snack later.
Pass Days used: 2/3
Pass #2 used: 16Jan
We had sushi takeout tonight and after doing a lot of "research" it seems nigiri sushi is rather caloric. Plus we had nigori sake so it's hard to say what my calories were but it appears that the entire meal was about 1000 calories. Given that I still have one more snack this evening I think it's impossible that I'll stay within my limits. I typically eat two meals per day plus one late night snack because I'm a night owl and usually don't go to bed until 3-4am. I feel a little sad about using the pass since I had a pretty decent workout today.
Another NSV is that it is obvious to me that I am in better spirits when I do a proper workout.
Re insurance perks from yesterdays thread ... My insurance will pay 100% for up to 12 dietician visits per year. I'm currently taking advantage of that perk. If you have that benefit you might find it worth using.3 -
corriepelc wrote: »Today's workout was an NSV for me -- I ran my 9th half-marathon. What should have been this race was cancelled in March due to COVID. As in-person races are still not back, I figured why not finally get it done and do a virtual race? So that's what I did! It was tough as there were no crowds to inspire me or co-racers to keep me going. But my amazing husband showed up on my route randomly holding signs from past races, made me an incredible running mix that kept me pumped, and presented me with my medal at the end, so it was great!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Half-marathon -- 13.1 incredibly tough miles
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes and under - I can't physically eat all those calories back! LOL
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep!
@corriepelc What a SWEETHEART of a hubby you have! This made me smile and clap my hands! Then I read your post to my hubby and he just smiled. Lol. Kudos to YOU for running your half marathon in spite of not having a crowd to cheer you on or other runners. I can't imagine 13.1 incredibly tough miles by myself. Wow.
01/16:
✔️ EXERCISE: Yes.
✔️ CALORIES: Yes.
✔️ TRACK: Yes.
STEPS >15k? Yes.
PASS: 0/3
Today I walked 65 mins on the treadmill at 3.0 mph and gave another 60-minute massage.5 -
Jan 16
Exercise: yes. Kickboxing 60. Walk 45
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
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1/16/2021
Exercised: yes 20 min brisk walk, 3 mile run
Calories - yes
Tracked - yes
Pass days remaining - 3/3
NSV - I’m actually having kind of a self hate day after looking back on pics of where I started, so I may save sharing a NSV for a day I’m in a more positive headspace.7 -
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After sitting on my behind for years, taking care of my terminally ill Mother, I went to pot. <no, not THAT kind!>
My NSV is that I can walk further now without gasping for air. Also, thanks to my orthopedist's treatments to my knees, hips, and various other parts of my body, I am able to walk slowly without pain. Therefore, I'm going to shoot for 1/4 mile walk outside every Mon., Wed., and Fri. to start with and see how it goes. My goal is to walk 1/4 mile for a week, then 1/2 for a week, etc., working up to a 1 mile walk for a month and see how my endurance and joints hold up.
@Dory_42 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved dog.8 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes! 30 min Athleanx and 15 min heavy bag. Pretty intense workout today. Makes up for my sloth day yesterday.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? 600 calories under but hit my protein goal for the day.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? I did 👍👍
So much easier to hit my goals on the weekends. I've got to force myself to make time during the week.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
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During the last 72 hours, both my wife Rose and I have been dealing with the death of her beloved Uncle Gene. He was healthy and fit for 88 of his 89 years. Over the last year he has been declining due to cancer. He lived well and is survived by two children. We have been helping with moving furniture, assisting his children and emotional support.
I’ve had all 3 yes days during the last 3 days.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Strength training for one hour
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes 1313/1360
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes I did.
Passes remaining: 3
I've lost over fifteen percent body fat since I've started this lifestyle change.
@RangerRickL I am so sorry for the loss of your wife's uncle. You and family are in my thoughts
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Yes, yes, and yes. Just barely on the exercise, but I did make it. A good day.
My NSV list is quite long, losing over 200 lbs and getting to your goal weight will do that for you. One I was thinking about today was that it felt good to have legs that no longer rub together! Kind of a minor one in the big picture, but one I was thinking about today.9 -
yes x 3 . 31 minutes walking2
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3/3 pass days used.2 -
Loving all the nsv's, well done everyone!
Exercise yes 10 min quigong, 20 min yoga, 30 min salsacise, 60 min cleaning
Tracking yes calories yes2 -
Exercise: 60 min. Biking
Calories: yes
Tracking: yes2 -
RangerRickL wrote: »During the last 72 hours, both my wife Rose and I have been dealing with the death of her beloved Uncle Gene. He was healthy and fit for 88 of his 89 years. Over the last year he has been declining due to cancer. He lived well and is survived by two children. We have been helping with moving furniture, assisting his children and emotional support.
I’ve had all 3 yes days during the last 3 days.
My sympathies to Rose & you & all who knew Uncle Gene. Very glad he had so many de aces of healthy fitness, but still never easy. Will be thinking of you both, Rick aka @RangerRickL2 -
Jan 16
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Met my newly reduced daily calorie goal!
Walked 60 mins, 6.5K steps!
Painted with abandon!! SO FUN!!3 -
@RangerRickL My condolences. Even when someone has lived a long and healthy life, we still miss them. My thoughts go out to you and Rose.1
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@ginadomaszewicz Thank you! I am feeling good today.
@Dory_42 Sorry about your pup. I hope there is some positive news when the vet opens.
@RangerRickL Sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts are with you.1 -
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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: TBD
*** 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: TBD
** basement stairs, my creative solution to a complicated day!
Pass #2
Remaining passes: 1
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@corriepelc - congrats on the half marathon! So sweet of your hubby to support you like that. I LOVE that distance and use it for an excuse to travel. Last April should have been my 22nd (?) but it was also cancelled. I ran 3 virtual halfs just to stay out there but then realized I was paying someone to run where I run on a regular basis so stopped. We're hoping we can travel this April and I'll run the one I was supposed to run last year. If we're not comfortable flying, we're debating about driving the 1600 miles.
@alligatorob - 200 pounds? That's amazing! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment.
@RangerRickL - it's so hard to lose people that are important to us and impact our lives. Condolences to you and your wife.
I ran just over 7 miles yesterday so I definitely hit the "exercise" goal!
Exercise - yes
Tracked - yes
Under cals - yes
Pass days: 4/3
Monthly goal - stay under 6
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Uncle Gene sounds so very special! My condolences to Rose and family.1
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Exercise: walk 45 min. yoga 45 min
Calories: no
Tracking: yes
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I was so late with my own post that I missed those preceding. @RangerRickL I am very sorry for your family's loss, but grateful that you all have such wonderful memories.1
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ginadomaszewicz wrote: »@donna25trinity Don't beat yourself up about overeating when visitors come to your home! We all have experienced this too! We start with great intentions, and then somehow, we have failed. YOU did NOT fail! You realized this is a mistake you often make, and now you are thinking about what you can do to change this! Bravo to you! Cheer up, let it go, get back to the grind!
@Dory_42 I am so sorry to hear the doggie is not doing well still! It also sucks that the vet is closed until Monday! It is tough to wait when it concerns our beloved pets, our family! My prayers and thoughts for a good outcome!
@Chinkir Welcome to the group, or should say welcome back! I was not in the group when you last were! My name is Gina. Welcome! I just wanted to point out that your post was VERY inspiring! You are out of town, healthy food choices are scarce, but you managed to choose an option that was pretty darn healthy and tried to calculate calories best as you could! I am PROUD of you!
@Bovaryoo Sorry that you are experiencing Vertigo! I, too, have had Vertigo! If one has not had it, I don't wish it on anyone! Praying that yours doesn't last too long and you can get back to your normal self!
I just got some spare time today while the hubby is out at the barn ( not an actual barn, but a huge pull barn where he builds hotrods and is doing some work on our new hotrod), and I can spend some time reading your posts and commenting on them. I do read ALL posts eventually, but I don't always get the time that day to do so! Commenting on posts also helps me practice my writing skills. My dream to become a published author someday! I also would LOVE to add more of you to my friend's list! I seem not to know how to do this very well! So if you do, want to be friends also, can you please send me the request?
@ginadomaszewicz thanks so much for your support and understanding. Just wat i needed to hear!1 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No (JUST over..could have been way worse)
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2
