Ultimate Accountability Challenge February 2021

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  • clutterqueen
    clutterqueen Posts: 1,652 Member
    Pass day #2
  • Bovaryoo
    Bovaryoo Posts: 1,374 Member
    Exercise: Yes (yoga 20)
    Calories:yes
    Tracked: yes

    Didn't get to all the exercise I had planned because I started de-cluttering the apartment and that kinda took over the whole day but I feel much better about the space I cleared out.
  • TheresaM787
    TheresaM787 Posts: 751 Member
    Yes- all three
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? ✅ 30 bike + 10 arms
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
    ✅ cut my cake into fourths to m as ke d add ire I stayed within budget
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅ need to do a better job at drinking more water
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,114 Member
    Start weight, February 1, 2021: 126.2
    February 1, 2021 – 126.2 (-5.8); Tanita BF scale at 6 am 126.5 and 26%BF
    January 1, 2021 – 132 (-3.6)
    December 1, 2020 – 135.6 (-5.2)
    November 6, 2020 – 140.8 (-7.0)
    October 2, 2020 – 147.8 (-5.2)
    September, 14, 2020 – 153.0

    Plans for setting calorie goal
    For February, I will be joining the others in the group that are here for accountability while maintaining. I am adding 200 calories/day to my January target calories, for a total of 1680. For comparison, MFP stated that my maintenance calories should be 1610. We’ll see how this goes and adjust daily calorie goal if I begin to consistently gain.

    Also, I will consider calories a “yes” if either my food is under 1680, or my net is under 1400. Both of those numbers are 200 calories above my January numbers.
    Date: 2/1
    Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 45:58; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (27), push ups (23)
    Calories?: Yes, 1526/1680 – 195 exercise ( 1331 net)
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 1 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
    Apple Watch TDEE: 2125

    *** For indoor cycling, I am going to start over riding the MFP exercise calories with data from the bike. MFP seems high.

    Date: 2/2
    Exercised?: Yes, AM: 30 min snow shoveling; PM: 0:59:54 snow boot walk at 15’54” pace for 3.76 miles, avg HR 118 BPM; 5 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (36), 1 min knee push ups (20)
    Calories?: Yes, 1603/1680 – 466 exercise ( 1137 net)
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 2 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
    Apple WatchTDEE: 2042

    Date: 2/3
    Exercised?: Yes, PM: 40 min snow shoveling; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), 1 min knee pushups (26), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (36); Indoor cycle 21:06
    Calories?: Yes, 1682/1680 – 330 exercise ( 1352 net)
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 3 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
    Apple Watch TDEE: 2193

    Date: 2/4
    Exercised?: Yes, AM: 4:26 min single forearm plank; PM: 0:32:26 run at 11’16” pace for 2.88 miles; 1.5 min sit ups (29), 1.5 min pushups (5 real, 18 knee)
    Calories?: Yes, 1660/1680 – 238 exercise ( 1422 net )
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 4 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
    Apple Watch TDEE: 2372

    ***So though my “exercise” is on the lighter side, before I headed outside at 8:40 PM in 27 degrees, my apple watch said I had already done 602/510 move calories, 49/30 exercise min, 14/12 stand hours, 9,792 steps, 4.4 miles and 138 flights.

    Today was also my “second” run. Shorter than my first, but I needed to make sure my second run was a success so there would ever be a third. I did throw in a hill AND the one time I passed my friendly speed detector I sped up and got it to flash a “9”. :P

    Date: 2/5
    Exercised?: Yes, Indoor cycle 30 min
    Calories?: Yes, 1670/1680 – 126 exercise ( 1544 net )
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 5 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
    TDEE: TBD

    Date: 2/6
    Exercised?: Yes,
    Calories?: Yes, 1650/1680 – 362 exercise ( 1285 net )
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 6 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
    TDEE: 1975 Note:100

    Date: 2/7
    Exercised?: Yes, AM: 0:40:47 Solo walk at 13’43” pace for 2.97 miles, avg HR 130 BPM, 5.5 min mixed planks; PM: Indoor cycle 20:13, 3.0 min single forearm, 1.5 min sit ups (28), 1.5 min pushups ( 7 real, 17 knee), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (42)
    Calories?: Yes, 1752/1680 – 364 exercise ( 1388 net ) – using my rule #2
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 7 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch***
    TDEE: 2076

    *** Woot! I finally earned the Perfect Week All Activity via my Apple Watch!

    Date: 2/8
    Exercised?: Yes, Indoor cycle 20.38 min, but day was busy enough (MIL’s condo) that watch said I did 100 min of exercise prior to dinner time real
    Calories?: Yes, 1649/1680 – 153 exercise ( 1496 net )
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes
    TDEE: 2076

    *** I owe a bunch of responses and will catch up today. At dinner time last night, I made gnocchi but scalded my hand and dropped my iphone into the recently boiling water when I tripped on the dishwasher door while carrying the pot to drain while calling for information to help get my advanced senior parents their COVID vaccinations. Amazingly, saved the gnocchi, iphone works (was in the hot water at least 5 minutes – Kudos to Apple), parents got their appointments, and I after a long evening trying to treat my hand I feel asleep with mega dose of advil and my wrapped hand in a bucket of cold water. This morning, I think it is going to be ok. Still tender, but I think I won’t lose any skin. Last night, I tried to type on the computer but could not, and for my indoor cycling I did it will my hand raised over my head. The cycling increased blood flow made my hand burn like heck. BUT, no Pass day. I am saving those for something I enjoy!!!

    Date: 2/9
    Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 29:10 for 7.03 miles, 6 min planks,1.5 min sit ups (31), 1.5 min pushups ( 7 real, 16 knee ), 1.5 min hip bridges (43), 1.5 min squats (63)
    Calories?: Yes, 1320/1680 – 124 exercise ( 1196 net )
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes
    TDEE: 2137

    Date: 2/10
    Exercised?: Yes, PM: 0:30:55 Under desk elliptical
    Calories?: Yes, 1611/1680 – 118 exercise ( 1493 net ) 100
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, 10 day in a row!
    TDEE: 2020

    Date: 2/11
    Exercised?: Yes, AM: Indoor cycle 20:16 for 5.21 miles; 5 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (32) 1.5 min pushups ( 7 real, 16 knee)
    Calories?: Yes,1618 /1680 – 153 exercise ( 1465 net )
    Tracked?: Yes
    Rings Closed?: Yes, day 11
    TDEE: TBD

    Remaining passes: 3
  • pamjsa
    pamjsa Posts: 149 Member
    edited February 2021
    Exercise ✔️ 30 minute core workout
    Calories ✔️
    Tracking ✔️

    No walking due to this ridiculous cold, rainy weather in south Texas. Two days in a row--my dog is NOT happy! ❄️
  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    @SummerSkier You photos are incredible. Thanks, Rick
  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    @Mrs_Hoffer you keep getting fitter and faster all the time! Congratulations on your positive trajectory!
  • alligatorob
    alligatorob Posts: 806 Member
    Yes, yes, and yes. Another good day.
  • tlwoodbell
    tlwoodbell Posts: 169 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 50 min total = 40 min circuit strength legs + 10 min stretch
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • audreys03
    audreys03 Posts: 56 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
    Yes strength workout, being careful not to aggravate my calf. Tomorrow I may try walking and see how it goes
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
    Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
    Yes

    Pass days used - 2

    Tuesday I'm going to legislative meetings again. The group I travel with provide meals, and I will not know what is being provided in advance. I am really struggling with how to address this. It's not really an option to pack a meal, or just sit out as this is like a business lunch, but I can't eat like this every week. I'm thinking about emailing the organizer about my problem, but I can't think of a way to do that without sounding needy. Any ideas?
  • molly3210
    molly3210 Posts: 804 Member
    Yes x 3 for both Thursday and Wednesday

    Tracked both days and have been on track though my food hasn't been the most nutritious. I did have alot of exercise today and am feeling good though. Hope to get in alot of workouts I er the upcoming long weekend.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    denaberg1 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm new. Hopefully it's OK to join in (just for the accountability) midway through! I've been on MFP for years, but never stuck with it. Prior to MFP I very loyally logged on a different website for YEARS. That site closed, and I've never stuck with logging since. I'm hoping some accountability helps...that's how I found this group!

    I exercised 60 minutes today.
    I stayed within my calorie allowance.
    I tracked everything today.

    Welcome @denaberg1 !!
    Of course it is okay! Nice to meet you!
    This group is magic! Give yourself a few months to settle in!
    🎶☃️😄
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    @MrsHofffer Yay!! Ur excitement is making me excited! Well done that's just awesome!!!!!

    @denaberg1 Hello and welcome!

    @RangerRickL and @Bill70strong i totally agree with @MadisonMolly2017 you guys really are just amazing! Machines is wat i like to call it. Lol!!!!
  • LazyBlondeChef
    LazyBlondeChef Posts: 2,809 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes, treadmill 34 mins / 1.98 mi
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

    Pass Days Used: 1/3
  • LazyBlondeChef
    LazyBlondeChef Posts: 2,809 Member
    edited February 2021
    audreys03 wrote: »
    The group I travel with provide meals, and I will not know what is being provided in advance. I am really struggling with how to address this. It's not really an option to pack a meal, or just sit out as this is like a business lunch, but I can't eat like this every week. I'm thinking about emailing the organizer about my problem, but I can't think of a way to do that without sounding needy. Any ideas?

    What type of meals are these? It seems odd that whoever provides the meals doesn't ask about dietary restrictions. I would think at a minimum they should have vegetarian and kosher options. I don't think it's needy to ask the organizer about alternatives. What if someone had a serious allergy or celiac disease?

    Without knowing more about the type of meals that are being provided it's hard to provide specific ideas. I try to eat healthy even when I'm not trying to lose weight because I like good quality food. So when I've been in these types of situations I try to limit myself to the items I find tolerable and leave the rest. For me that means eat any salad, vegetable and protein available but skip anything starchy or sweet. And also minimize portions. I also always had some kind of bar (Lara, Kind, Clif nut butter, etc), trail mix or nuts so that if I was still a little hungry I'd have something additional to eat. Sandwiches and chips are especially problematic for me as I don't like most bread.
  • fractaltiger
    fractaltiger Posts: 122 Member
    Exercise: Yes An hour on the elliptical in zones 2 and 3.
    Tracking: Yes. I skipped the iced sugar cookies someone brought into work so...
    Calories: Yes

    I skipped the donuts last week. :D
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    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
  • dewit
    dewit Posts: 1,468 Member
    I had a lovely walk 🚶‍♀️to the backery with my older son, right after walking up ❄. Reminded us both of the holidays *sigh*. Miss going away... 😔

    Also walked with hubs 👫 in the evening. And had a fun tabata 🤸‍♀️ workout (Ranier Polard 😁) in the afternoon.

    I had over 200 calories left 🙌, in spite of the backery goods 🥐. Well, at least we earned them! 💪
  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
    fractaltiger wrote: »
    Exercise: Yes An hour on the elliptical in zones 2 and 3.
    Tracking: Yes. I skipped the iced sugar cookies someone brought into work so...
    Calories: Yes

    I skipped the donuts last week. :D

    @fractaltiger AWESOME job skipping the sugar cookies and donuts!! KUDOS!
  • fatbambi2017
    fatbambi2017 Posts: 1,295 Member
    donna25trinity wrote: »
    fatbambi2017 wrote: »
    Snow stopped play again today so not my usual exercise routine before work but heyho...
    Exercise yes 10 min quigong, 20 min Leslie sansone, 30 min cleaning, 40 min afternoon walk
    Tracking yes calories yes
    @donna25trinity I too am a lover of quiche, but so high in calories, check out crustless quiche?

    @fatbambi2017 Ive never tried it but that wld be lovely and alot less calories!!! Do u make ur crustless quiches from scratch or do u buy them premade?

    @donna25trinity I make my own, so easy to do, loads of recipes online....
  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    @Mrs_Hoffer Congrats on your new jogging PR!
    @audreys03 @LazyBlondeChef said everything I would've said, but better lol

    Here's my late entry for FEB112021. This is becoming a habit...

    ---|---|---|---
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | Bret Contreras' Strong Curves "At Home Workout" (35), Twerkday Thursday 💃🏾 (40) TOTAL: 75 min
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 339
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES
    ---|---|---|---

    Personal Bonus: Did I meet my protein macro for the day (40%)? YES | 40%
    Pass Days Used: --

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