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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
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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 -
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 believe Youtube has chair exercise videos (I haven't done them so can't recommend one). Best wishes to you for a quick recovery.
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What a long list of winners and a long list of champions - well done all!
Well here I am at the start of anither new month with a yes x 3. Hoping as this is a short month that I see it through to the end.7 -
@Beautyofdreams I hope your surgery goes well and wish you a quick recovery!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? (20 yoga, 10 pilates, 10 arms, 10 stretch)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes5 -
Nice work everybody for January let’s get our winners circle even bigger this month best of luck to all!!
Logged tracked and exercised6 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES (outdoor walk and stationary bike)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES7 -
February 1
Congrats to the January Winners and Champions!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Yes. Long walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Yes. Nice deficit
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Yes
Looking forward to a great February!
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2/1/2021
Exercised 20 minutes … Y ... 55 minutes Pilates Reformer
All calories logged … Y
Under calorie limit … Y
Pass day remaining 3
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2/1/21
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Shoveled snow twice 25 mins each.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.5 -
2/1/21
Dog walk - 20 mins. Peloton 50 mins and strength training
All calories logged
56 oz. water
Under calorie limit and feeling on track....
no pass days (yet)
Glad to be here!
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Congrats UAC Winners Circle and Champions! You are all an inspiration:)
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? ✅. 30 mins yoga
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? ✅
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅6
