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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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A new month means a fresh start, new hope, and a new chance to make all things possible!
If you haven't already done so, please head over and join the July challenge!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/140905-ultimate-accountability-challenge-july-2021
And feel free to introduce yourself in the Introductions section6 -
Hi UAC team,
I'll post the new link in the MFP Challenge Board to begin the monthly promotion of the UAC.
I really want to thank @MadisonMolly2017 for her enthusiasm and encouragement.
Thanks also goes out to all of you who have expressed your willingness to help keep the UAC alive and well.
Now, let's all thank and support @Mrs_Hoffer as she begins her role as the leader of the UAC.
She has already created a the July discussion pages.
I intend to join the July UAC and I hope to see you there too!
Rick8 -
6-25-21 Corrected/Updated as of 12:20 AM
🎉🌷🎉UAC Leader: Mrs_Hoffer🎉🌷🎉
(formerly known as the Background Boss)
Dear Mrs_Hoffer,
Congratulations to you! We are SO grateful to you for stepping up to this important role!
All of us are so sorry for the loss of your brother-in-law. Our thoughts of comfort are with your sister, you, and all who loved him.😘
UAC Members: Thank you for offering to help (and for all your messages of support), as we transition to our new leader!
@Mrs_Hoffer has signed off on this plan for July, so we are good to go! YAY!
If any of you are willing to do the final remaining task (!), or want us to note you as a back-up, please post a message, and we will add you!
NOTE: Cheerleader/Post Reader:
One more needed for Mondays OR Wednesdays!
Mondays clutterqueen (OR Wednesdays)
🌷Tuesdays Snowshoe072
Wednesdays clutterqueen (OR Monday)
🌷Thursdays WhatMeRunning
🌷Fridays thabit11
🌷Saturdays TerriRichardson112
🌷Sundays Mrs_Hoffer
Floats:
Mrs_Hoffer
& anyone else who loves to read & post, strengthening our group, helping others, and in the process, also helping ourselves.
JULY 2021 SCHEDULE
🌷July 1 - Thurs- posting of Winner's Circle results: SModa61
🌷July 2 - Fri -
Welcome of new members and introduce them to the announcements:
TerriRichardson112
Back-up: victorious55
🌷July 3 - Sat - post Champion List: SModa61
🌷July 4 - Sun - subject is the importance of tracking
Mrs_Hoffer
🌷July 5 - Mon -
subject is cannot achieve goals with exercise alone
Mrs_Hoffer
🌷July 6 Tues biketheworld🌷
🌷July 7 Wed znaoiec 🌷1 Week Celebratory ??
🌷July 8 Thu WhatMeRunning
🌷July 9 Fri JennyRebecca1978
🌷July 10 Sat MadisonMolly2017
🌷July 11 Sun LazyBlondeChef
🌷July 12 Mon Jana_2020
🌷July 13 Tues biketheworld
🌷July 14 Wed mid-month shout out check-in using data (SModa61) + YAY TWO WEEKS!! Data Day!!
🌷July 15 Thu Monthly: Ask for NSV’s Post
SModa61
Back-up: Mrs_Hoffer
🌷July 16 Fri Monthly: Quote of a member’s NSV post with reminder to go back & read them
SModa61
Back-up: Mrs_Hoffer
🌷July 17 SaT MadisonMolly2017
🌷July 18 SUN LazyBlondeChef
🌷July 19 MON Jana_2020
🌷July 20 Tues biketheworld
🌷July 21 Wed znaoiec
🌷July 22 Thu WhatMeRunning
🌷July 23 Fri JennyRebecca1978
🌷July 24 Sat MadisonMolly2017
🌷July 25 Sun Jana_2020 (sub)
🌷July 26 Mon Jana_2020
🌷July 27 Tues biketheworld
🌷July 28 Wed MONTHLY: RangerRickL
reminds members to post on recruiting posts on his post in Challenges.
🌷July 29 -Thu MONTHLY: start asking for winner's circle report SModa61
🌷July 30 - Fri MONTHLY: keep asking for winner's circle report SModa61
🌷July 31 - Sat MONTHLY: keep asking for winner's circle report SModa61
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Cheerleader/Post Readers: JULY
Mondays clutterqueen (OR Wednesdays)
🌷Tuesdays Snowshoe072
Wednesdays clutterqueen (OR Monday)
🌷Thursdays WhatMeRunning
🌷Fridays thabit11
🌷Saturdays TerriRichardson112
🌷Sundays Mrs_Hoffer
Back-ups:
Mrs_Hoffer
Content Creators for JULY
🌷Mondays Jana_2020
🌷Tuesdays biketheworld
🌷Wednesdays znaoiec
🌷Thursdays WhatMeRunning
🌷Fridays JennyRebecca1978
🌷Saturdays MadisonMolly2017
🌷Sundays LazyBlondeChef/Jana_2020 (July 25)
Back-ups:
Mrs_Hoffer
UAC Leader: Mrs_Hoffer ❤️
Outgoing UAC Leader Recruiting/Marketing Lead:
RangerRickL
Scheduler/Volunteer Coordinator:
MadisonMolly2017
NSV, Data, & Celebrations Lead: SModa61
Note: We just need one more Cheerleader/Post Reader for Monday’s (3 times in July) or Wednesdays (2 times in July)!
We can also split these up so 2-3 people do one day per month!
GO TEAM!! We did it!!!
🌸🎉🌸🎉🌸🎉🌸4 -
I’m so happy we can continue the UAC! Thank you thank you thank you to @RangerRickL for your commitment the past few years and thank you to @Mrs_Hoffer for stepping up to take over the lead role. I believe with so many of us stepping up to help, we are ensuring the UAC has a long future. I’ve joined other MFP groups in the past, but never stuck with one, or been as successful, as I have with the UAC. So yay for us!
Now I have to confess that my June is not ending well, as far as tracking, etc. Two weeks ago I let something someone said to me completely derail me. It took me by such surprise and I was so hurt, that I let those stupid voices into my head, I was depressed, and I started down that path of complete self pity. I kept telling myself “do not lose control and gain back those 30 pounds”. Every day got a little worse, until a week ago when I started eating everything in sight, ending with a trip to Dairy Queen where I ordered and ate TWO large sized blizzards. I forced myself to step on the scale the next day, gained over 5 pounds, recorded it, and have most of it off already. When Rick announced the end of the UAC I thought “that just figures, one more thing to go wrong”. So to say I’m grateful for so many stepping up to continue this journey is an understatement.
Needless to say, I am definitely NOT in the winners circle. I also was .6 away from a goal I’d set myself for June, which is now unattainable. But I’m here, back on track, moving forward.10 -
@biketheworld
I’m struggling myself. 🆘
I have oodles of “reasons”, and I know you & I can turn this around. Just when I MOST needed UAC since I joined, change happened. I know I need UAC to continue to be successful. Now we’ve got a plan.
All will be okay.
Congratulations to you for catching & turning around your situation. I hope to be able to report the same in the next couple of weeks.
Warmly
🌸Maddie8 -
25/06/2021
"Don’t give up! Just keep on pushing yourself and give your body a chance, it'll surprise you in a way you would never imagine it could. You'll one day look back and thank your past-self for not giving up."
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
• Jogging 7.5 km in 0:50:16 (6:41 min/km – average lazy pace; Recovery – Fair 28)
• Day 4 of Beginner EPIC | Dumbbell Full Body Workout
• Fitness Age/VO2max: 20/41
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: 0 of 3
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@biketheworld
I am pretty sure that that person is not worth it at all. Feel pity for this person. Think like this: "Oh, you poor wretch, something goes totally wrong in your life, but don't even think to compensate by trying to hurt me (the good one)
Come back and don't wait for Monday or July 1. If your continue today you will be an inch closer to your goal. Don't allow other people to take control over your life
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25th June
3 x Yes
Calories: Just about under, but that's because I went for a really nice meal in our local restaurant. I hadn't eaten much during the day, went for the lower calorie choices and stopped eating when I wasn't hungry any more.
Exercise: Yes, a little more than yesterday, 30 minutes walking
Tracking: Yes, logged everything.
Travelling to The Netherlands tomorrow. I can have breakfast and lunch at home and then that's more or less it, apart from a glass of wine when I get to my friends ... Will walk round the airport while I am waiting to board ...10 -
June 25
✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes (45 min run)
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked every detail I consumed
1/3 Pass Days Used (19th)
Personal Challenges Met: 24/25 days (4th)
✅ - Net Carbs 30g or less (22g)
✅ - Protein 180g or more (194g)
✅ - Intermittent Fasted (17 hrs)7 -
My exercise today was not structured but “the dreaded housework tasks” anyway done quite a few. The house reno is moving along nicely now that the missing pieces are here! I am sure there will be plenty of yard work.
Tracked and logged hoping to do better tomorrow.10 -
Pass Day!
Over indulged after dinner, and not fully tracked. It’s a bust!
✅ - Exercise 100+ Minutes - yoga/dance/walking/aerobics/strength
❌ - Calories within budget
❌ - Tracked everything
2️⃣ Pass Days Remaining
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Yes x 3 today. Husband and I had an appointment first thing in the morning. When we got home, it looked like the all day rain that was predicted was about to start. So I hopped on my bike and got 5 minutes in when it started. I persevered for another15 minutes just to make certain I had my exercise calories in.
Tomorrow and the day after will be tricky. Travelling 9 hours by car to my daughter's and then coming back home on Sunday. Husband will be driving a moving van with her first apartment furniture in it to be stored in our basement. She will be travelling with him and I'll follow in the car. She will be home for a week then she will return by train. She needs to finish her research and will be renting a bedroom for a couple months until the Fall when she will come home to write her thesis. I still have 2 pass days left for June but I hope not to use them. I have a plan for the trip but it's pushing it very close to goal with a minimum of exercise (just a brief walk tomorrow if I can fit it in - really depends on how things are going for her once I get there). I'm not going to stress about it. I will be in the Winner's Circle for June whether I take the weekend as pass days or not.
As a side note, I did an abdominal 10 minute workout today. That has been one of my longer term goals: to fit in abs and soon arms. On Monday I will do the arms video for 15 minutes. I plan to work that into my day also. I am thinking I will alternate those, every other day. This is huge for me as I have never done any kind of workouts in my life other than cardio. We'll see how that works out once my vacation is over. It should be do-able while I still work from home, but we are hearing rumours that soon we will be expected back in the office. I'm so dreading it; I'm loving all the free time I have.9 -
Jun 25:
✔️ EXERCISE: Yes. 60 minutes walking and 240 minutes giving massages.
✔️ CALORIES: Yes. 1713/1900
✔️ TRACK: Yes.
PASSES USED: Too many. I'm out of the Winner's Circle, but I am a Champion!!
"The only difference between failure and success is your willingness to make mistakes, get back up, and keep moving forward." ~Unknown."
@biketheworld I've been struggling as well, but I refuse to give up! It's hard to get my motivation back once it's gone. But for me, I've found that it helps to remember my "why". Why did I want to lose weight (when I began my weight loss journey?) Why did (do) I want it so badly?
When I get discouraged about not losing weight as quickly as I wanted, or not meeting the monthly (mini) goal that I set for myself - I remember that I haven't been this (current) weight since I was in my 20s. When I had my appendix out a few weeks ago, it felt good to tell the nurse that I weighed 165 (and not 205!) What's the old saying about not being where I want to be (yet), but not being where I USED to be!?
@Jana_2020 it's great that you have a PLAN for your trip! And good for you for not stressing out about it. I also like your idea of alternating abs and arms workouts. I need to start working on both as well (I've just been procrastinating!)
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Not today, but close7
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES (carrying camping equipment from basement to garage --going camping with hubby for 3 days starting Sunday -- also elliptical workout and ab and arm app workouts)
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 -
@biketheworld, you've done the best thing (coming back to accountability). Congratulations!!!
It's not easy to "climb back into the wagon" but it's worth it! and you have done that.
You are definitely correct about the UAC group. It is the most successful group for me. I am also glad that it will continue. Thank you @MadisonMolly2017 and @Mrs_Hoffer
I also need UAC badly even though I am in maintenance. Sometime I fall off the wagon and I tell myself "climb up again" because you do not need to buy new clothes. The cost of not climbing back up is too much.- Health-wise
- Financial
- Self Esteem
- The fall out to other areas of my life.
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June 25, 2021
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
Going "nuts" with nuts today? Yes (16 days-free )
(I go "nuts" with nuts most times, trying to continue a good habit this month. Counting the number of "nuts" free days.)
Pass day 3/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).
I plan to stay with only these 3 passes..... Still holding to this number!8 -
I have joined the July group... Yay!!!10
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Thank you all for keeping the UAC going. It means so much. I have to travel so much that I’m afraid to make a commitment as I know it will be tough and something always ends up giving - usually self-care - but I’m trying.
Friday, June 25
Tracking: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Yes,
15 min warm up
10 min core
15 min barre
15 min lift lower body
15 min stretch8 -
I've been really terrible about posting regularly this month. Still tracking calories every day (and staying on track), but exercise has been sporadic. It's just SO HOT in south Texas right now that I'm having a hard time staying motivated to do much more than sit under a fan. I guess I should give myself credit for continuing to monitor my eating, but honestly I feel like I've let myself slide backward.
I'm grateful that so many people have stepped up to keep the UAC alive. Still contemplating whether to take a break in July, since we'll be traveling. (On the other hand, maybe that's a good reason not to.)10 -
June 25:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 30 minutes on the stair stepper and a 30 minute walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Barely, but yes!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes!
Pass days used: 6/3
I am so excited that we have a great team for July!9 -
Yes, yes, and yes. A good day.
Thanks so much to everyone for making this and it's continuation possible. I just signed up for July, see y'all there!11 -
June 25
Yes to all questions. Had a productive day 😁, I even had to force the last meal since I forgot to eat, I like this, this rarely happens, food always comes first for me.
Goodnight/ good morning to you all 💜💛9 -
@biketheworld Thank you for sharing your pain. I'm looking forward to walking (or biking) along with you for a long time. I'm grateful that the UAC is a safe place for you too.
Your friend and traveler on the path,
Rick7 -
@Jana_2020 "Average person will burn 150-250 calories per hour driving a car and 80-130 calories per hour as a passenger". No worries ☺️6
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@TerriRichardson112 Looks like you got to dance the night or day away. You are always an inspiration to me!3
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@Jana_2020 You keep getting stronger and more motivated all the time. Best wishes as you help your daughter move to her apartment.3
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@pamsja You do whatever is right for you right now. Fortunately, I can now say that we will be here for you!5
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I was doing well on my tracking until our oldest grand-daughter stayed for an overnight at our home. Tracking and calories went out the window with a tall lean 15 year old adolescent in the house. I would not change anything. It's so great to have her with us.
Pass too many! (5)7 -
2/3 again today. Exercise and tracking. Calories? Nope. Not even close.
Sometimes, it's really hard to remember that I'm doing this for myself. Sometimes, frankly, it's hard to remember why I'm here at all. Why I bother. This week I had a total meltdown over all kinds of things going on in my life right now; mental, emotional, physical, financial, just everything. Sat on my couch and just bawled for probably 10 minutes straight. I got it out for now and I'm back. Not as much as I need to be, but I'll get there. One of the issues will sort itself this weekend. One way or the other. We'll see. In the meantime, I'll continue to hang in there. Bike ride in the morning with my sister and daughter (we're trying again!). And then, another ride, solo this time, on Sunday morning. I need it.
Have a great weekend y'all!13
