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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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Dear UAC friends,
June will be the last month of the Ultimate Accountability Challenge.
I will be here with you all this month. Please finish your commitments to achieve the Winner's Circle and/or be a Champion.
Over 3 years ago, the leader who originated the UAC had to end the group. I was a UAC team member and I volunteered to lead the group. She gave me the 'keys' to the UAC discussion group.
My wife, Rose and I, are both in our 70's and like @Bill70sStrong, we are still healthy and active seniors. But, I am in the process of leaving my career of almost 50 years. We will be leaving our home of 28 years. We are in agreement that it's time for me to leave the leadership of UAC too.
It is time to simplify our lives.
Since the beginning of the UAC, all of the technical setup for each month's discussion group has been created by my friend and law firm administrator Jessica. She has been our behind the scenes tech guru and support. There would not have been a UAC without Jessica's volunteer efforts.
I intend to start posting my daily accountability to my MFP Friends. I have never done that before.
Thank you for sharing your journey with me!
Your friend, Rick
P.S. If you or a group of you would like to keep the UAC going, both Jessica and I, would be happy to give you transition assistance. You are welcome to change the rules and make it fit your style of leadership.
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I knew that something like that is coming
It is sad. But I completely understand you Rick and wish you and Rose all the best 🌹☺️
Thank you 😊❤️3 -
My First Day in UAC:
MadisonMolly2017 Member
April 1, 2018 2:01PM
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Yes 80 Min hike, 47 in Apple Watch Exercise Zone, Elevation: 629 ft
Total steps: 10,316
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
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39 Continuous months
1,186 days
How can I thank you, Rick?
(And Jessica)
Each month, I would post my gratitude on the “recruiting” discussion.
“Life Preserver”
“Modest & Supremely Skilled Leader”
“Insures my success”
“Lost my final 26 lbs of 75”
“Maintained 2 years & 10 months”
“Forever Grateful”
And I was not alone in doing so. YOU have helped SO MANY! You have helped me.
Thank you for your commitment & your service. I wish you & Rose complete bliss in your coming years together!
I remain forever grateful.
I know “everything changes.” Now, I will see if this baby bird has learned & practiced enough to fly!!
Your Friend,
Maddie 🌸7 -
This is sad news, but certainly understandable. I wish you and Rose all the best. You deserve nothing less.4
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Good luck on the new adventures Rick!!!
Today I did yoga (for Apple watch badge) because Jiu Jitsu is cancelled due to another batch of Covid cases in the gym. My backup jiu jitsu plan for the week is also unavailable so I'll be doing more yoga etc. Luckily we still have kids classes so I get some mat time. South Africa is in a pretty tough Third Wave of Covid right now, so we just need to do the best we can.
I did log all my food and was under budget.8 -
JUN 21 - Fast day
T ✅ | C ✅ | E ✅ [3:50 h walk]
Very sad news
The UAC was such a great help the past six months! Wishing you and Rose all the best 
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21/06/2021
"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 7.21 km in 0:48:40 (6:44 min/km –average)
• DAY 1 of Beginner EPIC | Lower Body Workout
• Walking 7.21 km in 1:23:29 (5.18 km/h)
• 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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@RangerRickL You are a very kind, warm-hearted and inclusive leader (and person!) and have certainly been very generous with not only your time and attention to every entry, but also financially (paying an employee for us to enjoy this group). It's been a pleasure to cross your path and be able to enjoy the short time I've exchanged with you and this group community. Thank you very much for the time and effort you put into the UAC for the past 3+ years. This is an exciting new chapter of your life and I hope you embrace it and fully enjoy this next season of life. Best, Jana5
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✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes
✅ - Calories within budget (Well under today)
✅ - Tracked everything
3️⃣ Pass Days Remaining
@RangerRickL
I thoroughly understand your decision. You will be missed, but all good things must come to an end.
Please know that UAC has been an invaluable part of my armoury of tools on this momentous journey. It helped me achieve and maintain my ultimate goal weight.
May your heart sing and dance in the years ahead with dear Rose.
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June 21
Wishing you the very best @RangerRickL thanks for all you have done!
✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked every detail I consumed
1/3 Pass Days Used (19th)
Personal Challenges Met: 20/21 days (4th)
✅ - Net Carbs 30g or less (20g)
✅ - Protein 180g or more (186g)
✅ - Intermittent Fasted (17 hrs)
I have suspended the "All Scheduled Workouts Completed" item from my personal challenges as I figure out my new workout schedule while I heal this minor quad injury. Since my workout schedule is in flux at the moment it seems a bit weird to hold myself to something that is changing, and may change a couple times in the next week or two.6 -
Exercise YES (3 mile walk and yoga)
Calories under 1,300 YES
Tracked all - YES
Rick: Best of luck - health and happiness!6 -
@RangerRickL Best to you on your new adventures!
I did 30 minutes yoga today to get the pretty iwatch yoga badge. Calories✅. Tracked✅6 -
6/21
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? ✅
0 passes left6 -
Wishing you all the very best this has been an awesome challenge. Enjoy yourselves now it’s time to be accountable to ourselves you gave us the courage now we need to do it😊
All three done5 -
@RangerRickL You are a very kind, warm-hearted person! This is sad news, certainly understandable though, I wish you and Rose all the best. ❤️💕❤️5
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@RangerRickL - Thank you so much for your dedication to this group. I can only imagine how much time and energy you have devoted to it. I am grateful to have come in at the last opportunity. Your kindness and leadership, and that which you created here, has already been a huge help for me! Best wishes!
June 21:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - a 30 minute walk in oppressive heat/humidity.
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: 5/3
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@RangerRickL My heart is heavy reading your post! I completely understand your decision to give up the UAC! You have given so many of us the feeling that we are not alone on this journey and that one pass day should not derail our goals. I cannot thank you enough for sharing so much of your time and energy to encourage us along the way!
Thank you, Jessica for your time and effort as well!
@RangerRickL I wish you all the best as you transition into retirement! I hope you and Rose have many years of good health and vitality ahead of you!3 -
Exercise:✅
Tracked: ✅
Under: ✅4 -
Jun 21:
✔️ EXERCISE: Yes. 40 minutes.
❌ CALORIES: No.
✔️ 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."
@RangerRickL I'm so sorry to hear this news, but I completely understand! I appreciate all that you (and Jessica) have done for this group!3 -
Yes x 3 today.3
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@RangerRickL Thank you so much for this group. I've accomplished goals in the past 6 months that I couldn't meet on my own, despite multiple attempts. I'm so grateful for this community that you built. I'll miss the support, but I understand that we all reach a place where we need to move on. Hugs to you!2
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@RangerRickL I don't know you well, but enough to know that people like you make the world go around. Best to you.
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Yes
No exercise.4 -
Rick, thanks so much to you and Jessica for all you have done. A great and much appreciated service. But I do understand time moves on and change is inevitable. I can only wish you the best!
No winner's circle for me this month, and I am not even sure about the champions thing, I did not log in during my week of vacation. But I do appreciate the opportunity to be here when I could.3 -
@RangerRickL Thank you so much for this challenge. Your kind heart has always been such an encouragement. One time, maybe a year ago, I was about to quit the group because I felt that I just didn't have time to post. That very day, you mentioned that I would probably be in the winner's circle because of my consistency. Something rose up within me that made me want to stick with it again, even if my posts consisted of only "Yes x 3". I must say that sticking with the challenge has helped me develop healthier eating habits. Thank you for all of your work with the UAC. May God bless you and Rose in this new chapter of your life! 💕
Yes x 34 -
Exercised ? ✅Yes. Walked 11.3 miles
Calories? ✅Yes, 50 under
Tracked? ✅Yes, every taste, nibble & bite
Planked?✅Yes
Passes used? 1/3
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June 21
3x yes to all questions.5 -
✅🥾 9,200
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Thank you for all your support @RangerRickL . Best wishes to you moving forward. UAC has been a real blessing for me.
June 21
Exercise: 45 minutes stationary bike, 15 minutes elliptical, 55 minutes weight training, 50 minutes stretching and PT exercises
Tracking: yes
Calories: under
Pass days: 04 -
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes- Treadmill: 24 min / 1.44 mi
- Yoga (20 mins)
- Legs WO
I did yoga today so I could get the Apple award for the Yoga Day challenge. I've never been a fan of yoga and don't really get it but I'm motivated by the silly awards. I just followed the poses in a book about it that I happen to have.
@RangerRickL I'm sorry to hear this news as well. I've only been here since December but it has definitely helped me to create some new and better habits. Thanks for all that you've done.
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@RangerRickL so appreciative of all u have done with this group, the support it provides is invaluable and i wish u well in ur next phase of life
Exercised? Yes 30 mins walkin
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes
Passed days used? 04
