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May 19 Sign In
RangerRickL
Posts: 8,469 Member
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 are encouraged by advertising to drink everything else. I don't drink enough water.
I'm going to go get a glass of water right now!
How about you?
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I keep a bottle of water on my bedside table, so I could drink a big glass immediately after opening the eyes
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Yes, I have my own pitcher on the counter with 96oz that I drink throughout the day and just make sure it's emptied every night by bedtime. I also heard that drinking a large glass of H2O immediately upon arising in the morning is supposed to be very good for your liver. I also do that.5
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“At the end of the day, we’re all emotional bags of meat on this floating hunk of space rock, and we’re doing the best we can”. Steve Kamb
(This will be my slogan for a while, although some of the species have more bones than meat )
How to Stop Stress Eating: 3 Uncommon Tools for Ending Emotional Eating – I enjoyed this article and going to try some of the tricks…. In particular, what I found important is removing “the guilt around emotional eating”. The ideas are not new, but sometimes it is not bad to be reminded
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/how-to-stop-stress-eating-3-uncommon-tools-for-ending-emotional-eating/?Id=3524997&utm_source=rebellion&utm_medium=email&utm_term=stress_eating_2021&utm_content=button&utm_campaign=blog_blast&inf_contact_key=e927f74b6fb95d8b2fcdee06f52f917b0085e7fa1073346135092e6be01f4084
Complete out of the topic for today, sorry for that
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Water? I am terrible about that and my CRS and urologist have admonished me. Today is Wednesday. I did have a bottle of water on Sunday driving some from helping daughter all day to move from condo to new house.
@Winner_in_Life great quote! It very much relates to yesterday’s comment by @achagpar about how much of a head game “weight loss” is. I’ll check out that article link!
Nothing wrong with multiple topics! Both are equally good!6 -
19th May
*Yes weight session and 2 beach walks carrying bub.
*Tracked to a tee and really enjoyed my food choices today. I ate no meat for dinner which allowed me a really nice serving of potatoes.
*Yes under.
Amazing day today really enjoyed getting out of the house going to the park and shops with bub and just being present and in the moment. Xox
@MadisonMolly2017 ive been thinking alot about ur no sugar & no salt goal. Would you mind elaborating a bit more on this please? Like how do u make ur food taste good. He he. Im intrigued to hear how u do it as i def know that the more sugar and salt i hve the more i want it but ill be lying if i said i dnt love it. Lol. Wld love some more info on wat u eat and the benifits u hve noticed if u feel comfortable sharing. Xox
@Rangerrickl thanks for water reminder. Xox6 -
donna25trinity wrote: »19th May
*Yes weight session and 2 beach walks carrying bub.
*Tracked to a tee and really enjoyed my food choices today. I ate no meat for dinner which allowed me a really nice serving of potatoes.
*Yes under.
Amazing day today really enjoyed getting out of the house going to the park and shops with bub and just being present and in the moment. Xox
@MadisonMolly2017 ive been thinking alot about ur no sugar & no salt goal. Would you mind elaborating a bit more on this please? Like how do u make ur food taste good. He he. Im intrigued to hear how u do it as i def know that the more sugar and salt i hve the more i want it but ill be lying if i said i dnt love it. Lol. Wld love some more info on wat u eat and the benifits u hve noticed if u feel comfortable sharing. Xox
@Rangerrickl thanks for water reminder. Xox
Hi Donna @donna25trinity
I do eat salt (avg over the past year 1,800mg/day)
Dietary Sugar avg over the past year averages 93g/day) & includes ALL sugars (friuits/veg & some very dark chocolate)
I have found that if either of these numbers go high, I start having a lot of mouth hunger, which I hate as then I eat more & scale inches up & I HATE to diet. So I reduce them again. Takes me 3 days. Then I maintain “in the flow” again.
Mostly I do it by
1 not eating out/take out.
2 purchasing foods with modest sodium
3 eliminating white sugar (except for what is in the very dark chocolate)
Interestingly, I have low blood pressure & blood glucose even when I em eat more sodium & sugar, but I limit them to keep my “fake” appetite at bay so I can maintain my healthy weight.
Does this help?
Best,
Maddie8 -
19/05/2021
“At the end of the day, we’re all emotional bags of meat on this floating hunk of space rock, and we’re doing the best we can”. Steve Kamb
What I noticed I started inserting German words when writing in English; this happened already in 2 posts: „was “instead of “what”; “sie” instead of “she”….
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
• Planks Day 18 Intermediate Rest Day (min sec)
• Jogging 7.21 km in 0:49:23 (6:51 min/km)
• Fitness Age/VO2max: 28/39
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Fasting Day
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Pass days used: 1 of 3
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19th May
3 x Yes
A brilliant day! France is partially coming out of lockdown and when I went on my hour-long walk through and around the city centre, I was amazed how many people were milling around, sitting in the sun outside cafes and restaurants, eating, drinking and chatting. It feels like normality, except we are still wearing masks and have to be in by 9pm.
I stayed under calories, had a big salmon and shrimp salad for lunch and chickpea curry for dinner, logged everything.
I have to go to Bordeaux tomorrow afternoon to examine on Friday and from there to Toulouse on Saturday, so food is slightly problematic again. I can at least have breakfast and lunch at home, already planned and pre-logged. Will get a walk in tomorrow morning as well ...9 -
MAY 19
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19 May
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
And I am going to be a naysayer on the drinking so much water.. I drink coffee and flavored water and fruit juice etc during the day but I am going to be danged if I am going to FORCE myself to drink gallons of water because for me at least I just don't need it. It seems to me that if your pee is very dense than maybe you do need more fluids, but I think most of the folks carrying around those big gulp containers of water all day have pee the color of water... I agree fluids are important but our bodies are pretty good at letting us know when we need more. or less.
(and that's my rant for the day)11 -
Exercise - yes 30 minutes of Pilates, 45 min walk, 25 minute swim
Tracking - yes
Calories- yes
Another good day! This week is going well and I’m enjoying dieting again after a few wobbly weeks.
@Chinkiri I’m jealous of your trip to Bordeaux! I studied there for a year (back in 96!! So long ago!) and only returned for a visit in 2019. Such a beautiful city. So many memories. (Some good, some just memorable!!). And Toulouse too! Do share a pic if you take any! I can live vicariously through you.
On the water topic, @SummerSkier your rant has made me chuckle! I drink a lot of tea and some favoured water so water on top of that does feel a bit forced. I do enjoy having quite a lot of water when I get up on the morning though, it makes me feel really good. My mum swears by having hot water and lemon when she gets up but i never get around to that.9 -
Exercise yes - a day of cycling. I didn't get my usual steps but the cycling more than made up for that.
Logging yes, but some estimating.
Calories yes, but I had to use the "banked" calories as I gave in and had an ice cream.
I'm on holiday so my calorie allowance is higher than usual.
Water? That is a highly debated issue. I do drink plenty of plain water, and I limit coffee these days. I don't drink sweet drinks.8 -
Exercise:✅
Tracked:✅
Under:No, I ate about 1800 calories today, with exercise i can eat about 1600 calories so I'm about 200 over. I cooked some really good food that pair well with instant ramen (the reason why i over eat since a single one of them was 570 a calories a pack and I ate it twice (lunch and dinner). Had I ate it with rice instead I would have capped oout around 300-400 calories per serving, but it's okay! I'm honestly not upset and will just do better tomorrow.8 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 45 minute walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes6 -
I drink a lot of water (especially since going into ketosis), averaging about 12 cups per day. On most days after my run about 2-3 cups of that water is an electrolyte drink where I add some lemon juice, salt and some stevia. That can be important since I am in ketosis which can deplete electrolytes. I also drink a 20 ounce coffee every day, and on most days will also have about 16 ounces of chai tea and about 16 ounces of green tea. I pee like a race horse an awful lot which I blame on my age
and when the urge hits there better not be anyone in the way of the bathroom! 
But it is a very bright, sunny yellow which I can chalk up to my daily multivitamins.
May 19
Exercise: Yes- 19 mins Yoga
- 30 min Run (15 mins HRR Zone 2, 15 mins HRR Zone 4)
- 58 min Walk
- 47 mins Strength (Lower Body: DB Squats, Banded Abductors, Banded Adductors, DB Calf Raises)
Tracked: Yes (everything)6 -
I have held steady with 40 ozs of water a day I am trying to increase today is 60 ozs so far. I have a 32 oz Nalgene bottle that likes to follow me around😊
I tracked and logged did 5 minutes of medicine ball slams and rode 4 miles in 20 minutes of spin. I am trying to refocus on me we are having major home outside Reno done and I found myself eating poorly so today I did better with the exception of the hot dog however it was bunless!!5 -
@Mrs_Hoffer that salad was awesome I substituted dried tart cherry for the raisin and only a tbsp of creamy Italian dressing yummy thanks !2
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snowshoe072 wrote: »@Mrs_Hoffer that salad was awesome I substituted dried tart cherry for the raisin and only a tbsp of creamy Italian dressing yummy thanks !
Did I miss a recipe??? Always looking for new ones! Please share!1 -
As for water, I’m a big believer in drinking plain water. I drink at least 64 oz( not counting my exercise water which can be up to 25 oz most days) every day. Being mildly dehydrated leads to fatigue and less optimal mental clarity. Often we can reach for food when actually we are thirsty. The more I drink, the better in tune I am to actual thirst. I’ve found that when I’ve had major travel days and drank less ( to avoid so many bathroom stops), I’ve been less aware of actual thirst.
Exercise:✅
Tracked:✅
Under:✅8 -
I probably drink too much water when we are in school (and have had to do mad bathroom dashes). At home, I find myself drinking decaf coffee most the day with the occasional glass of water. Unless I am on the spin bike, then I go through 2 water bottles sometimes ( I am, unfortunately, a sweater 😓). Based on urine color, all seems good.
Exercise: Pilates & Yoga
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes5 -
@Winner_in_Life - that quote is magnificent and may also need to become my current mantra.1
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Ran in the uncomfortably warm weather. Didn’t fall over. Considering it a win.4 -
Just did a quick 20 minutes on the indoor bike to make today 3 yeses. Exercise is not as good as it was in Florida, but more importantly, i am keeping the habit of everyday exercise going.5
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JacquelineCharmander wrote: »Exercise:✅
Tracked:✅
Under:No, I ate about 1800 calories today, with exercise i can eat about 1600 calories so I'm about 200 over. I cooked some really good food that pair well with instant ramen (the reason why i over eat since a single one of them was 570 a calories a pack and I ate it twice (lunch and dinner). Had I ate it with rice instead I would have capped oout around 300-400 calories per serving, but it's okay! I'm honestly not upset and will just do better tomorrow.
Scratch this, inspiration hit me so I actually just spent an extra hour on. the bike, which put me back within my calories limit. I'm so tired right now but it worth it :P
All 3 checkmark for me!8 -
5/19
Exersized-?yes
Caleries?-yes
Logged?-yes4 -
@Winner_in_Life I'm always grateful when you and any other team members share an insight or discussion starter!!1
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I struggle to drink “enough” water but generally don’t see a problem. @SummerSkier I’m on your page with this one. That said, I could tell I was bloated the last couple days so upped my water to take care of it.
Yes to all 3 today
Pass days used: 25 -
Planned pass day--that makes 3.
I used to be terrible about drinking enough water, but when I moved to Texas I realized it really wasn't optional anymore. Now I take my 36-ounce bottle everywhere and refill it at least once a day. I'm also a great devotee of sparkling water.6 -
May 19:
I’ve been getting better about drinking water but have been going through a funk where I don’t track as I should and go well over my calorie goal... #icecreamtherapy. So I’m out of the winners circle this month but thanks so much @biketheworld and @SModa61! I was half thinking of throwing in the towel and not checking in but I read your comments and thought, you’re right. I’ve gotta give myself some space but keep checking in... eventually I’ll get myself back on track. Also love the idea of pre-tracking! It might seriously help me control the constant comfort eating... I’m going to try that tomorrow... I’ll let you guys know how it goes!
Thanks again!6
