Ultimate Accountability Challenge February 2021

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  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,069 Member
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    victorious55 wrote: »
    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.

    @victorious55 i really love this!
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,069 Member
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    victorious55 wrote: »
    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!

    Also love this one. Thanks for sharing @victorious55
  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
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    ginadomaszewicz wrote: »
    Last post of the night! Sure, you ALL are thinking " thank God " :p
    @beautyofdreams Good luck with your surgery! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

    My thoughts are that you're full of positively charged energy! ⚛️ Also loved seeing your profile pic regularly sized in the last UAC. I wanna be where you are someday soon!
  • jensam327
    jensam327 Posts: 142 Member
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    Feb 1 - Congrats to all January Winners and Champs!

    Exercise: Yes, Yoga 75 min
    Track: Yes
    Calories: Yes!

    Made Champion (logged every day - it makes a difference!) Also Winners Circle (even with too many passes - for logging every day) My goal is to make it to my ultimate goal weight by April (or sooner!)
  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
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    SModa61 wrote: »
    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

    @SModa61 CONGRATS on your consistent loss every month! You've done an awesome job losing 27lbs in 5 months! :smiley:
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,117 Member
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    RangerRickL wrote: »
    It's February and today I was up at 5 a.m. and after active stretching, out into the desert hiking. Began the hike under the stars and the moon was bright enough for me to cast a shadow. My downhill return was lit by predawn light over the eastern mountains. It was a beautiful hike and it was only one hour for that change from night to day.
    Calories: under my limit
    Tracking: good

    Wow, that sounds absolutely breathtaking! Bravo Rick! @RangerRickL
  • chriswalls1208
    chriswalls1208 Posts: 1,069 Member
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    Feb 1

    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, shoveled snow.
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 4,886 Member
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    I gotta say with all the "snow" exercise I am seeing here that I am so NOT jealous!! The only thing would be if someone were downhill skiing than I might be a little bit. The shoveling. Nope. No. NO WAY.....
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 2,887 Member
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    Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »
    SModa61 wrote: »
    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

    @SModa61 CONGRATS on your consistent loss every month! You've done an awesome job losing 27lbs in 5 months! :smiley:

    Thanks @Mrs_hoffer It went much better than I imagined and I have to credit challenge participation for the success. Feels good, but confusing to maintain.
  • GigiDoma
    GigiDoma Posts: 445 Member
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    neviehealth wrote: »
    Hello there! New to the group :)
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, (20 minutes: riding my bike)
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

    Welcome to the group! YOU will LOVE it! This UAC group is amazing and helped me drop 29 pounds fairly easily in 4 short months!

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