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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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We proudly present our January 2021 Winner's Circle Qualifiers. This seemingly simple challenge is deceptively difficult. The accomplishments are noteworthy and significant. Well done!!!!!
@GreyGirl915
@ginadomaszewicz
@victorious55
@dewit
@snowshoe072
@calvin20874
@MadisonMolly2017
@Mrs_Hoffer
@MaltedTea
@Ja_Kl
@SModa61
@SummerSkier
@mshawski
@Katiecan2021
@fatbambi2017
@lesdarts180
@GrandmaJackie
@corriepelc
@TerriRichardson112
@Bovaryoo
@ForLangston
@clutterqueen
@Bill70sStrong
@pamjsa
@ella33040
@znaoiec
@LazyBlondeChef
@JTreasures
@tlwoodbell
@achagpar
@reachedmylimit
@abp1025
@RangerRickL13 -
The January UAC Champions...
The foundation of the UAC is to provide an accountability group to help each team member develop the healthy habits of daily exercise; thoughtfully measuring and recording caloric intake; a specific limit on caloric intake and daily journaling of the habits.
We are the accountability partners for each other!
Regardless of the number of Pass Days, any team member who regularly posts and keeps moving toward the UAC goals is considered a UAC Champion.
The January Champions are:
@stella7x7
@dsgoingtodoit
@Pearl0408
@alligatorob
@bellesouth18
@Dory_42
@Chinkiri
@idoliov
@BobWw2017
@jensam327
@shredsx
@biketheworld
@Hulya_79
@RBnorth66
@donna25trinity
@molly3210
@fossil9078
@Lilutz
@getitamb
@lalabank
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1st Feb:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes hour walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes under
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Hi again everyone im aiming for no pass days or at least as little as possible. Also aiming for no stress eating this month! A huge welcome to all the newcomers i hve loved reading ur intros. Good night guys.7 -
RangerRickL wrote: »
We proudly present our January 2021 Winner's Circle Qualifiers. This seemingly simple challenge is deceptively difficult. The accomplishments are noteworthy and significant. Well done!!!!!
@GreyGirl915
@ginadomaszewicz
@victorious55
@dewit
@snowshoe072
@calvin20874
@MadisonMolly2017
@Mrs_Hoffer
@MaltedTea
@Ja_Kl
@SModa61
@SummerSkier
@mshawski
@Katiecan2021
@fatbambi2017
@lesdarts180
@GrandmaJackie
@corriepelc
@TerriRichardson112
@Bovaryoo
@ForLangston
@clutterqueen
@Bill70sStrong
@pamjsa
@ella33040
@znaoiec
@LazyBlondeChef
@JTreasures
@tlwoodbell
@achagpar
@reachedmylimit
@abp1025
@RangerRickL
Congrats to each and everyone one of u!!!! Just amazing, u should all be so very proud of urselves!! Well done!10 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Rode for 35 min snd did a ten- minute light arm workout.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.
Happy February everybody!
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@RangerRickL Thank you for hosting the group!
This will be my second month of the UAC.
Goals UAC month 1:
1) Veganuary
2) No added sugar
Results UAC month 1:
1) Pass days used: 0/3
2) Days Veganuary: 30/31
3) Days no added sugar: 29/31
Goals UAC month 2:
1) Max. 1 planned pass day (20.02.21)*
2) Vegan diet
3) No added sugar
4) 7:30 h of sleep
*I hope that intentionally planning a pass day (as opposed to using one when life gets in the way) does not defeat the idea of the UAC.
Good luck to everyone!
Feb 1
- Exercise: ☑️ (55 min walk, 40 min pilates)
- Tracking: ☑️
- Calories: ☑️
- Pass Days used: 0/3
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- Vegan: ☑️
- No added sugar: ☑️
- 7:30 h sleep: ❎ (6:50 h)9 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, one hour walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.
Pass days: 0/38 -
Congrats to all the winners and champions!
Welcome newbies.
Three yeses for me, although I’m counting work as my exercise today. We drained and cleaned one of the seal pools which means sweeping loads of water uphill (why can no one design the pools properly?) and using the high pressure hose on the walls. This is much more physical than a normal day and of course all our normal duties were done in addition to this task. Back on track with logging and all under budget.
I only did kids Jiu Jitsu as I was absolutely exhausted. Came home early and gonna be asleep before my early bedtime! Only got 3 more work days left this week (benefits of lock down).10 -
and here we go!
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
Pass days used: 07 -
RangerRickL wrote: »
The January UAC Champions...
The foundation of the UAC is to provide an accountability group to help each team member develop the healthy habits of daily exercise; thoughtfully measuring and recording caloric intake; a specific limit on caloric intake and daily journaling of the habits.
We are the accountability partners for each other!
Regardless of the number of Pass Days, any team member who regularly posts and keeps moving toward the UAC goals is considered a UAC Champion.
The January Champions are:
@stella7x7
@dsgoingtodoit
@Pearl0408
@alligatorob
@bellesouth18
@Dory_42
@Chinkiri
@idoliov
@BobWw2017
@jensam327
@shredsx
@biketheworld
@Hulya_79
@RBnorth66
@donna25trinity
@molly3210
@fossil9078
@Lilutz
@getitamb
@lalabank
Thanks for starting the champions, it's cool because it makes everyone a winner. The 1st place and 2nd. As to say. Great job everyone. On to another month.9 -
2/01 Lifted weights for 45 minutes, moderate intensity.
I am having minor foot surgery this afternoon. Does anyone have suggestions for non movement exercise, like chair exercise?11 -
Congratulations to all the Winners Circle! What an amazing accomplishment. I'll be joining you this month!6
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Well done for January everybody!!!!!
Exercise yes 10 min quigong, 20 min yoga, 34 min Rosemary Conley Brand new you dvd, 65 min afternoon walk
Tracking yes calories yes6 -
What a stunning January accomplishment! Congratulations to everyone who
Exercised when they didn’t feel like it
Didn’t go back into the kitchen after daily food was eaten
Persevered even with COVID & the vagaries of our scales
Weighed their food even when they’d rather not
Didn’t give up!
Fill in your’s here: _____________________
Now, on to February ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️6 -
Welcome new and returning members! 3 yeses for me5
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »2/01 Lifted weights for 45 minutes, moderate intensity.
I am having minor foot surgery this afternoon. Does anyone have suggestions for non movement exercise, like chair exercise?
I hope your surgery when well.
Here are some chair exercises you may find useful. pick the once that suit you. Please take it easy.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chair+exercises
Wishing you speedy recovery
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Congratulations to all the Winners and Champions. You survived January the first month of the year.
Like @MaltedTea I always feel sad when the number of people checking in reduces to nearly half towards the mid of the month.
I will like to welcome the newcomers and encourage theme to please hang in there. This is a very supportive group. Those 3 daily goals are all you need to lose and also maintain. They are habits to keep you healthy and survive all life stresses.
Welcome!8 -
Every month I try to set these goals for myself. Sometimes I write it here and sometimes I just forget but it's in my memory.
Here are my personal goals for February:
1. Plan to be in winners circle (track everything as expected in this UAC)
2. Not more than 3 pass days
3. Stay honest (even if it puts me out of the circle for the month)
4. Forgive my mistakes (forgive myself) and don't leave the UAC for this month even if I failed
5. Encourage others where possible.
Following these goals was very helpful to me last month.
Looking forward to a successful February!
Feb 1
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
Kitchen Closed? Yes, I need to mentally close this everyday until it becomes part of me
Pass day 0/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records)
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@RangerRickL Thank you for hosting the group!
This will be my second month of the UAC.
*I hope that intentionally planning a pass day (as opposed to using one when life gets in the way) does not defeat the idea of the UAC.
Intentional pass keeps you in control. I have used it often. You have 3 pass days. I think it is wise to know how to use it. 6 -
Over the pass few years on this healthy life style journey, I have discovered some truths and come to some conclusions. I have written down some of these truths and repeated them to myself.
I hope someone here find them useful...
These are some of the truths I discovered and I tell myself every week and sometimes every day, especially on weekends or parties.
1. It is about my health. This is one thing in this life that nobody can do for me.
2. Nobody can exercise on my behalf.
3. Nobody can keep track of what I eat, bite, lick, drink, etc., on my behalf
4. Nobody can stay within my calorie/micro budget on my behalf
5. Food is my body fuel. Food is made for my body not my body for food. Gasoline is made for cars not cars for gasoline.
6. My body is too precious and too expensive to put any type of fuel. Just like you will put the premium fuel in BMW, Mercedes, etc.
7. Nobody over fuel their expensive cars. Therefore, no overeating and getting sick, guilty etc., the next day for me. (truth I always tell myself on weekends)
8. My goal in life is not to make pharmaceutical companies/ or big food merchants rich at my expense.9 -
victorious55 wrote: »
8. My goal in life is not to make pharmaceutical companies/ or big food merchants rich at my expense.
I love that!
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Beautyofdreams wrote: »I am having minor foot surgery this afternoon. Does anyone have suggestions for non movement exercise, like chair exercise?
I hope it went well, take it easy, don't push yourself too hard. Take care.
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01/02/2021
Exercise: yes, bike ride 25 minutes, cardio 30+ minutes.
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Pass days used: 0/3
I got wet on the bike so cut it short again.
Congratulations to all the champions and winners!
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Some times, I "eat" or "gather" wisdoms from friends in the group I belong to.
Here is a wonderful piece from my friend @w8goal4life here in UAC.
Thank you very much @w8goal4life.
Thoughts:
1. “Diet” is a 4 letter word I choose not to have in my vocabulary. I much prefer “nutrition plan.”
2. Food is fuel and is absolutely essential for my body to run properly. The choices I make can be low grade, regular, premium or high test. Interestingly enough, for the most part, calories are inversely proportional to the fuel grades. I am the only one who is in control of filling the fuel tank.
3. Exercise is an important component for a healthy being, but it doesn’t compensate for a poor nutrition plan.
4. I am not alone on this journey. I have like-minded friends in UAC for cheerleaders; but know that I am the only one who can be accountable to me.
5. It is important to be encouraging for others. I can be a cheerleader for another, but the path they choose is their own to take.
6. Daily success is a gift I give to myself. I am worth it; and each day is an opportunity to begin anew and give myself another gift.
7. A bad day is only a reminder that the next day can be a better day.
8. We are better together.
Practical pointers:
1. A kitchen scale is absolutely essential for tracking and much more accurate than measuring or estimating.
2. For tracking purposes, eating at home is preferable to eating out. Social eating is problematic, but planning ahead can mitigate some of the hazards.
3. Keep it simple – recipes, in general, are counter-productive to weigh loss. Eg. Better to eat the apple than apple pie. Better to eat plain potato rather than potatoes au gratin or potato salad. Better to eat the banana rather than banana bread. Better to just have a piece of cheese instead of mac and cheese. Better to eat a plain egg than to turn it into an omelet.
4. Keeping it simple requires much less prep time in the kitchen and fewer dishes to wash.
5. Always better to track as one goes through the day, rather than trying to remember everything for an end of the day entry. Adjustments can be made more easily throughout the day.
6. The scale is only a number. How one feels and their physical well being are better indicators of health.
Suggestions:
1. Portion control is my responsibility. I can begin to curb portions simply by using a smaller plate, filling it once, and not having seconds. I am known to eat ice cream in a small dish or cup, using a baby spoon. I get lots of small bites that way!
2. Keep an insulated cup of ice water in the refrigerator or an easily accessible place at all times to stay hydrated. Limit beverages to just water/milk. Alcohol & juice are not good choices in a weight loss program.
3. Have healthy fruit and vegetable snacks in the refrigerator for between meal hunger urges.
4. Flossing and Brushing teeth after each meal may interrupt snack attacks and curb the desire to eat, again, right away.
5. Everything in moderation. I don’t deny myself anything, but exercise judgment as to the portion size for each.
6. Have a weight loss buddy. My buddies are the UAC participants. There is no better forum in MFP. We are blessed with reasonable daily goals that assure success if committed to the program…and it’s FREE!9 -
Good day was today,
February 01
Exercised?: Yes. 1 hour of walking + 8 minutes of stairs climbing up and down = finished 10,000 steps today
Calories?: Yes. 1196/1200
Tracked?: Yes. 1720 mml of fluid
Day pass used =0
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Exercise: yes
15 minutes exercise ( yoga and jump rope) 10 minutes cleaning
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Pass days used: 0/35 -
Three yeses to start the month. Exercise bike for 25 minutes, walking for an hour and an upper body workout. @Beautyofdreams i am recovering from a knee injury and surgery and found that there was a lot of Pilates I could do even with a bad knee as much of it is on the floor. Great for a strong core! It’s frustrating not being able to move like you want to - wishing you a speedy recovery,7
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2/1
Exersized-?yes
Caleries?-yes
Logged?-yes5 -
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
🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to both Winners' Circle Qualifiers
AND Champions5 -
Congrats to the Winner's Circle and Champions!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes, shoveled snow for an hour and 45 minutes -- actually more than that, but I didn't track all the time. We're in the middle of a huge snowstorm so I will be shoveling again tomorrow.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes, well under
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes5
