July 13 Sign In
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Today was good. 3x yes. Had plenty of exercise deficit calories and didn't use a one.6
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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: 21 min / 1.23 mi
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Apple rings closed: 13/31
For some reason my right hip has been having pain recently. I'm pretty sure it's related to lunges and possibly squats since those aren't something I was doing much of until I started my recomp. I had to stop the treadmill early today due to pain and then I had a shortened leg workout of only two sets instead of my usual four. I did find doing lunges using my new stepper was pain free so perhaps that will help to alleviate the pain soon.
For me the why of losing weight and exercising is so I can enjoy my retirement years with minimal health problems. I absolutely love not working and it would suck to not be well. Also, having been a thin person for most of my life I was never very comfortable overweight. I at one point had lower back pain because of excess fat at the waist. It was unpleasant to say the least.
I think vanity is as valid a reason as any other. I never became hooked on smoking when I was young because I didn't want wrinkles. Lung cancer wasn't much of a concern back then.
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Did I exercise at least 20 minutes? Just barely. Didn't get my walk tonight as Ais wanted to buy me dinner so Meg came down and the three of us had dinner together.
Did I stay within calories? Surprisingly, I did. I used a side salad to curb the hunger so was able to say "no" to half of my pizza. (Mind you, I'm having that remaining half for lunch tomorrow. Hahahah! It is a cauliflower crust pizza with mostly healthy toppings on it and according the website for the company I saw the sign for where we were, the crust is keto friendly and I was able to get the nutritional information.)
Did I track everything I ate? Right down to the last bite.
Pass Days = 7/3
The whys and wherefores? Well, Health is big reason. And, frankly, vanity also plays a big part. Probably even bigger than health.I was diagnosed with Diabetes in April 2020. I was sent to Dr. Gann's Diet of Hope to get on this plan I'm on and mostly, well, kind of, following still. I lost a lot of weight in the between April and January. I got my A1C back to almost normal. I want to be around for awhile. None of my children have found their life partners, they may or they may not. But if any of them ever become a parent, I'd like to meet my grandchildren. I'm more active now, at the age of almost 63, then I've been since high school. I would like to stay that way. Plus, I have a dream. Well, a couple of them. But the one I'm thinking of right now is the one where I get to go to Ireland and go horseback riding and hawking and walking and biking and maybe even running. There is a weight limit at a lot of riding stables and I want to be well below it when I go. I can't imagine the humiliation of being told I can't ride because I weigh too much. Sigh.
Vanity? Yeah. I'm discovering I'm a lot more vain than I ever gave myself credit for. I'm tired of crying when I have to go clothes shopping. I was on a dating site once and had reluctantly posted photos of myself. Was emailing a guy that started talking sex in his second email. I asked him if he'd talk to women he met in person like that right after meeting them. He blew up. Told me I should consider myself lucky he was even talking to me at all because "you're FAT!" I told him I could change that, but he couldn't change being a hateful prick and blocked him. Once, at my first "real" job, I was asked when my child was due. I wasn't pregnant. The guy who asked was mortified. I was asked again, many years later, while at a wedding. I just shook my head and replied, "I'm not pregnant. I'm fat." That woman nearly choked. I've gone to every high school reunion my class has had. In fact, I've headed up the committee for the last three and am doing the same for the upcoming one. At every one of them, I look at the photos and I want to cry. This time? This time I want to smile. I want to dance again. I want to not feel like a fat toad if I put on a swim suit. I know I'm never going to be perfect, but I just want to be better.
My friends tell me I inspire them. I want to be worthy of that compliment. And I want to inspire my kids to take care of themselves as well.
TL:DR - Why? Because I want to be healthy and feel better about myself.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - a short walk but also did a 77 minute bike ride
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes5 -
JULY 13
Exercised: Yes - spin class
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
0/3 Pass Days Used
My why? Definitely health...I honestly don't have much luck with my health. Osteoarthritis in both knees, hips, elbows and thumbs. It's still tolerable but I know it won't be forever. I also had breast cancer in 2014...and am still having problems with a low white cell count and I battle fatigue daily.
But otherwise I have so much to be grateful for...and that is my why!8 -
Giving myself the three yes again today - no formal exercise, but first time I sat longer than 5 minutes today was 8 PM. Barely had time to eat, but did track and calories are under.
Formal exercise is what we have to do in the modern world if we live a sedentary life. 😂 if we are on our feet all day we don't really need it.6 -
JUL 13 - Pass day
T ✅ | C ❎ | E ✅ [3:15 h walk]5 -
RangerRickL wrote: »My why is very succinct: I want to be fit for the activities in life that I really enjoy. Horseback riding; hiking; in the past and hopefully in the future, kayaking.
Today UAC check in:
Tracking: easy. I was significantly under my limit. (the last two days would have been nice to average together, but that is not the UAC way)
Calories: I should have eaten breakfast but the dropped ceiling in the basement was caving in from a water leak about that time. The hardwood floor refinisher had broken the water line to the refrigerator.
Tracking: good
Exercise: walking
@RangerRickL Yikes!!! That sounds like a real mess!!
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@seilidhe your friends are right ur so inspiring and dnt worry about that silly guy online. Online dating is ruthless my sister tells the horror stories about the comments men make to her and its just horrible! They are nothing but cowards and keyboard warriors. Your doing a fab job and i just loved ur whys!! Let us know how u go at ur next reunion!!! Xox4
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Today is my 4th pass day and 6/13 sugar days. Kind of not fully on the saddle. I'm having problems in the afternoon with snacking and it's throwing me way off. So today I am going to ask why I want to snack! It doesn't feel good...I'm so talented at picking up new bad habits.5
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My whys are centered around enjoying life. I find it so much easier to engage in activities I like if I'm not caring excess weight. I also want to have an active retirement and the health to enjoy it. As many others here, I've seen the impact weight has on the health of family members. I also feel more comfortable in my body at a lower weight.
Pass...again. Lots of exercise today but those 2 biscuits did me in. While calories are going to be a bit higher with eating out, I do need to reign in the snacking. It's hard when other around you are munching away, but these calories are adding up, lol! I'm here for two more weeks so I'm setting a fruit only snack rule.5 -
Today is my 4th pass day and 6/13 sugar days. Kind of not fully on the saddle. I'm having problems in the afternoon with snacking and it's throwing me way off. So today I am going to ask why I want to snack! It doesn't feel good...I'm so talented at picking up new bad habits.
@Higa2021 For me, sugar is a real problem (they say it's just like a drug!) It KEEPS me CRAVING MORE!!! Even sugar substitutes!! I went through that recently (having problems with afternoon snacking) and just had to make myself stop the sweets/sugar COLD TURKEY! Lol. The first day was difficult, but not so much that I couldn't do it. Every time I found myself going into the kitchen to see what I could find to snack on - I spoke to myself (out loud!), I would drink a large glass of water instead, and then turn and march myself out of the kitchen (like I would one of my grands!) and went and took a walk, or cleaned something in the house, or called my sister.... anything to keep me busy and get my mind OFF of wanting something sweet! I also made sure that I ate PLENTY of protein at my 3 meals so that I wouldn't "feel" hungry. The 2nd day was easier.3 -
Thank you @biketheworld0
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@seilidhe - wow, your story brings me a little bit to tears, some anger (I would really like to punch that jerk), and your goals make me happy - I want to go with you! Thanks for sharing that.
@fourathomej - your attitude is remarkable. You are truly an inspiration.
@Mrs_Hoffer - I’ve read many times about the similarities between how the body reacts to sugar and cocaine. It’s scary and believable. I avoid sugar but haven’t eliminated it. I do still binge on it occasionally, but not nearly as often as I used to. It’s a work in process.
I loved reading everyone’s why’s. They were insightful, profound, moving, and inspiring. It proved that there are no wrong why’s. We all have different issues to deal with and different motivations. I would guess they also change over time. What motivates us when we’re in our 20’s is probably different than when we’re in our 60’s.
I’ve realized my why definitely has to do with my age. I’m only 62, well, I’ll be 63 in a couple weeks. I have a lot of bike trips on my radar, I love being active, I have young grandchildren. And although I don’t feel like the clock is ticking, I do know that my years of long distance biking, running, kayaking etc are numbered and sometimes I almost feel panicked that I’ve waited too long to do the things I want to do (like bike cross country or run an ultra). I workout regularly with Miranda Esmonde White who often says a certain stretch will help avoid the “old man shuffle” - no offense to you guys, it could just as well be called the old lady shuffle. Some health issues can’t be avoided, but I want to do what I can to increase my odds of staying active. So, I might tweak this, but I do want to have it clearly stated so that I can remind myself when the going gets tough:
- I want to be healthy so I can fulfill that dream of biking the world.
- I want to have good range of movement so I can be active with my grandchildren even when they are adults.
- I want to be that old lady people are in awe of and say “I can’t believe she’s doing that.”
- I will choose to love my future self by taking care of this self now.”
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13th July
Got distracted by various problems.
However, 13th July was my 70th birthday. I had lots of nice messages, cards, even presents, still replying to those. Had lovely birthday picnic in a park with friends.
Tried to take my partner out for my birthday meal last night, but he was sick all over proceedings and I had to mop him up and take him home early.
Today, 14th July, is the French National Holiday. I'll go to an evening of ' Revolutionary' French songs, followed by fireworks. Look it up! Bastille Day! Not a food celebration!
I managed mostly OK last few days, but always one of the UAC elements missing: either calories were over, or I didn't manage enough exercise or I didn't track.8 -
@Chinkiri - Happy belated 🎂 !! Sing your heart out tonight and have fun!3
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@biketheworld - I hope you don’t mind, I’m stealing this: “I will choose to love my future self by taking care of this self now.” I know what you mean by not having enough time. When I’m feeling well, I try to hike, kayak, SUP, golf, cycle and anything else I can think of all in the same day! My husband has to sit on me sometimes. But … full time plus career, 3 kids, didn’t leave time for me much. Now - GET OUT OF MY WAY!
@seilidhe - you’ve got this! You inspire me as well.2 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »Today is my 4th pass day and 6/13 sugar days. Kind of not fully on the saddle. I'm having problems in the afternoon with snacking and it's throwing me way off. So today I am going to ask why I want to snack! It doesn't feel good...I'm so talented at picking up new bad habits.
@Higa2021 For me, sugar is a real problem (they say it's just like a drug!) It KEEPS me CRAVING MORE!!! Even sugar substitutes!! I went through that recently (having problems with afternoon snacking) and just had to make myself stop the sweets/sugar COLD TURKEY! Lol. The first day was difficult, but not so much that I couldn't do it. Every time I found myself going into the kitchen to see what I could find to snack on - I spoke to myself (out loud!), I would drink a large glass of water instead, and then turn and march myself out of the kitchen (like I would one of my grands!) and went and took a walk, or cleaned something in the house, or called my sister.... anything to keep me busy and get my mind OFF of wanting something sweet! I also made sure that I ate PLENTY of protein at my 3 meals so that I wouldn't "feel" hungry. The 2nd day was easier.
I will keep trying. I feel like I'm already ahead because I didn't have sugar ever day. I think I'm eating snacks to substitute though, so will drink water or tea today!3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 30 minutes on Cubii
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
My "why"s
- I don't want to get diabetes (family history and had insulin dependent gestational diabetes)
- I want to take pictures with my family and like how I look.
- I want to be able to keep up with my son4 -
biketheworld wrote: »
I’ve realized my why definitely has to do with my age. I’m only 62, well, I’ll be 63 in a couple weeks. I have a lot of bike trips on my radar, I love being active, I have young grandchildren. And although I don’t feel like the clock is ticking, I do know that my years of long distance biking, running, kayaking etc are numbered and sometimes I almost feel panicked that I’ve waited too long to do the things I want to do (like bike cross country or run an ultra).
You and I are about the same age as I'll be 63 at the end of August, and I really hear what you're saying about waiting too long. I started running at the age of 54ish. I started biking just this year. And I wonder what I was thinking of by being such a lump most of my life. I rollerskated regularly as a teen. Danced (modern) in school and, *whispers* at bars when I was too young to be there.
There's a woman in the running group I belong to that celebrated a birthday in her 80s by participating in a half, I think. I want to be her when I grow up. Even if I walk that damned half. 
One foot in front of the other....4 -
There's a woman in the running group I belong to that celebrated a birthday in her 80s by participating in a half, I think. I want to be her when I grow up. Even if I walk that damned half.
One foot in front of the other....
Oops... she's 78 and did 10 miles on her birthday. It was in March she did her half.
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Exercise for at least 20 minutes ..................................... ✅ ... 150 + min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... Sure am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... Sure did
STEPS.......... 20,200+ ......... 100 m Walking .... 30 m cleaning .... 20 m Gardening
Today Was another Productive Day ...... Family off Fishing... so catching up on some
chores Laundry & definitely walks
Documenting CONSISTANCY For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
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13/07/2021
Another pass day. We were travelling again, got home just before 5 pm but I couldn’t get any enthusiasm for tracking. I’m writing this on Wednesday evening as I was so tired I gave up and went to bed early on Tuesday.
Minimal exercise but my food choices were OK on the whole.
My “Why” is similar to many others – I want to be active as long as possible. I have some issues relating to a spinal injury which I suffered about 30 years ago, arthritis, various pains and weakened muscles but exercise is good for keeping mobility. Being a healthy weight is key to reducing pain in back, knees etc.
My mum is 92 so I can probably look forward to another 20 years at least – I want to stay as mobile and active as possible. I also have four grandchildren to watch over.
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July 13:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No.
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, including today.
My why's are that I don't feel good about myself at higher weights, and I don't like how I look. I know that may be sound superficial, but when I feel better about myself and like how I look, I have more confidence in everything I do and strive to do.5
And happy Bastille Day too! It's interesting to read about celebrations/holidays in other countries!
