August 8
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Exercise - yes. 6 mile walk through National Battlefield.
Tracked - yes
Calories - yes. Intermittent fasting not sure how i feel about this. Its hard to eat 1200 kal in the 6 -8 hrs. So I start to feel desperate to get cals and that can't be good4 -
Vacations - my husband and I share desserts. If the meals are big we will split one. I try to limit cocktails. We tend to go on active vacations - hiking etc so it usually works out. There are really cool state parks everywhere. Neither one of us likes to sit by a pool or at the beach.
Sunday, August 8
Tracking: Yes
Calories: under, way too low on protein again
Exercise: Yes, full body warm up 10 min, indoor cycle 45 min, cool down ride, post ride stretch 10 min
Pass days to date - 23 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 85 minutes bicycling and 39 minutes walking
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
I'm not sure I've ever been in the mindset I'm in now on a vacation. I have done two staycations of sorts since I started this year, and I basically tried to focus on the highlights being my exercise opportunities rather than old me that focused mostly on the food. That has made a huge difference so far and I continued to lose even though I was off work.5 -
Yes x 34
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Sunday 8th August;
Exercise: 1 hour cycling & 30 minutes beach walk ✅
Tracked calories: yes ✅
Stayed under calorie goal: ✅
It was a beautiful sunny day so my exercise was a joy to do 🥰
Day 6
2/3 pass days used4 -
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? ✅3 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
Cholesterol tests: Normal to Optimal
Off Avorstatin
Blood pressure: low normal
Off lisinopril
Crohn’s in remission
Excellent blood glucose
Great kidney labs.
Form unhealthy to healthy.❤️
NICE!! You've done such an amazing job Maddie! You are such an inspiration! ❤️
Thank you @Mrs_Hoffer !
I only post it to inspire. 😁3 -
donna25trinity wrote: »8th Aug
Yes 20 min walk i always get very proud of myself wen i do intentional exercise on the w/e lol. Yes under but i had to reluctantly forfeit desert as i found myself picking at lasagne after dinner. Dam!!! Yes tracked had to estimate the picking lasange. @MadisonMolly2017 i must say ur post on freggies def helped i had to buy double the amount of freggies this fortnight! Xo
Thank you @donna25trinity !! Great news!!!
I just ate a big bowl of baby carrots & im
About to go get my bowl of watermelon!! Such a good season for freggies!! Cheers!4 -
8/8/2021
Did I exercise at least 20 minutes? No. Just under and it was just walking Sienna first thing this morning and for her last walk tonight. Oh, and trying to keep up with her and our neighbor's Shiba Inu as they wrestled and ran zoomies around Kutsu's human and I. We had to keep untangling the leashes. But it was good for the puppies. I didn't get my bike ride in this morning, my hand turned off my alarm, my body rolled over and I slept for another 3 hours. Ah well.
Did I track everything? I did.
Did I stay within calories? I did not. Tracking things can be really depressing, but it just shows how little it takes to rack up the calories and carbs in a day.
I haven't had a real "vacation" since about 2013.At that time, I was in the throes of exercising almost daily and watching/tracking what I was eating. I was about in the middle of the C25k program. So, while I was in Whittier for my friend's 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal and formal party, I didn't run, but the friend I was sharing a hotel room with joined me on a walk around the area we were in and around Whittier College. There was a great deal of dancing at the reception. And, even though everything was buffet style and I didn't track that weekend, I kept my platefuls, if not completely healthy, at least limited in volume.
Later in the week, I was in Encinitas and one day I ran on the beach (something I never thought I'd do!) and the next my cousin's wife and I walked around Balboa Park and the Art Museum there. Again, I kept my meals to whatever I wanted to eat, but just limited the amount. I didn't lose any weight, but then, I didn't gain any either.
Since that time, all of my "vacations" have been spent in my apartment. And I was constantly grazing. And not healthily. I might go out and walk or run on the weekend, but the rest of the time I was usually sitting on my @$$ with a book, or watching something, or sleeping.
I put on more and more poundage. I would like to think that nowadays I'd get up in the morning (most of them anyways) and go for a ride and/or take the dog for a walk and I'd like to think I'll have gotten my head out of it's current stupid place and I'd eat as I know I need to to stay healthy. Sigh. Hard to say... I can't even do that for a full weekend these days.
But I'll keep on trying.
@MaltedTea, somehow I missed the link everybody was commenting on so I went back to look at it. OMG, woman, you are gorgeous! Congratulations on all that you've accomplished in your journey so far. I aspire to do a fraction as well.
Also, to everybody, thank you for all your kind words and encouragements. I take it all in and hold it close. I appreciate each and every one of you.4 -
Aug 8
✅☑️✔️
Yay!4 -
Yes x 32
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3 YES day. Barely. My “active” was parking my shopping cart at one end of the grocery store and bringing everything to it. Almost 5000 steps!5
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8/8
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? 👍🏻
Used pass #1
PASSES USED: 1/3
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Yes x3.
Swimming for exercise4 -
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: 36 min / 2.0 mi
- Legs WO
- Glutes WO
- Pool (light exercise)
Apple rings closed: 8/31
Regarding vacations ... overeating is not the issue for me. Nor are desserts as I rarely eat them. The problem is the high calories of most restaurant food compared to what I make at home. I don't eat at chains very often but there is one decent one that I do sometimes go to. They offer nutritional information on their web site. It's truly shocking to me how caloric some items are ... as much as 2000 for an entree. They must use a lot of fat/oil. I eat in the range of 1200-1400 per day currently though it'll be higher during vacation. Regardless, 2000 for one meal isn't practical.
Also, this particular trip we're taking is specifically to eat at our favorite restaurant ever for all three nights so the food is the primary component. I know not everyone understands that but excellent food is important to me and my partner. Especially when traveling internationally.
I'm sorry some of you don't take actual vacations. When I still worked I lived for them along with the holiday weekends. I was on call for the majority of my working years so I valued my time off. Although when I think back I don't think I took many when I was young. I still took time off but it was mostly staycation style.
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Exercised: yes, 2.03 mi walking
Calories: Yes
Logged: Yes
This is my first day doing this. I've never doney anything like this before. I know that having to answer to someone besides myself is key for me to keeping on track. Here's goes!5 -
@mikeandbethwilliams - welcome to the group. Don’t stress about this. Start slow. Give yourself grace. If you fail one day, you come back the next. Consistency is the key, not perfection.
Yes to all 3
Pass days: 1/3
Freggie report:
Week of July 18 avg 4.42/day
Week of July 25 avg 3.42
Week of August 1 avg 4.57
Sunday: 73 -
Not today. First pass day. High carb and calorie leftovers.
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@crusherbrickman - I was intermittent fasting for a while, but was also in ketosis during that whole period. It started on accident, I simply wasn't hungry after 2 or 3 in the afternoon and wouldn't eat until about 10 or 11am. Then it became a goal to do it regularly.
I eventually felt I needed more calories daily so I stopped. My body just felt like it needed more, even though I wasn't hungry.
I simply ate smaller meals spread out through the day to break IF. Keep in mind that I was in ketosis both before and after intermittent fasting so my experience may have been wildly easier/different than someone trying to stop IF when not in ketosis. There really is no gain by doing IF while on a keto diet, I was simply doing it because I didn't feel hungry and fell naturally into IF.
Just saying I understand that feeling of trying to cram calories down. Not sure if any extra info is helpful, but just in case, that's my IF experience.4 -
Yes, yes and yes
Walking for exercise and the walking the dog at the park
Good discussion as vacation/travel is always a challenge for me. I did not gain weight on my most recent vacation which is a step in the right direction for me. I remember coming across someone saying to eat two healthy meals and allow yourself a splurge on the third meal (within a day). I thought this sounded pretty good to me and I more or less kept with that. And I stayed pretty active. In regard to restaurant meals, my husband and I are pretty good at splitting meals. And we only seem to eat out when traveling. We allow ourselves to order what appeals to us (appetizer, salad, soup, entree) but split it. This works well. We feel spoiled without being completely stuffed. My other area of weakness would be when I return home. I don't know why but I almost seem to crave more junk food at home then I do traveling. I allow myself three transition days to getting back on track. I have learned to work with this and scale down over the three day period.6 -
~ ~ 8/8/2021~ ~ ~
Exercise for at least 20 minutes .................................... ✅ ... 120 + min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... I am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... I did
STEPS.......... 15,800+ ........ 80 m Walking .... 40 m house cleaning ..
Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
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Tracking:
Calories:
Exercise:
@bradkcrew I love reading your posts! They almost always make me chuckle!
I was trying to determine what your exercise emoji meant.... my best guess is: "yes, but it was painful" ????
Haha. Am I close!!?0 -
@victorious55 you're doing great this month on the "nut free" days!!! Whoop!!MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
Cholesterol tests: Normal to Optimal
Off Avorstatin
Blood pressure: low normal
Off lisinopril
Crohn’s in remission
Excellent blood glucose
Great kidney labs.
Form unhealthy to healthy.❤️
NICE!! You've done such an amazing job Maddie! You are such an inspiration! ❤️
Thank you @Mrs_Hoffer !
I only post it to inspire. 😁
@MadisonMolly2017 I know you do.... it's great to see RESULTS like these follow someone that takes their health and weight loss and maintenance seriously. 0 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »@victorious55 you're doing great this month on the "nut free" days!!! Whoop!!MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »
Cholesterol tests: Normal to Optimal
Off Avorstatin
Blood pressure: low normal
Off lisinopril
Crohn’s in remission
Excellent blood glucose
Great kidney labs.
Form unhealthy to healthy.❤️
NICE!! You've done such an amazing job Maddie! You are such an inspiration! ❤️
Thank you @Mrs_Hoffer !
I only post it to inspire. 😁
@MadisonMolly2017 I know you do.... it's great to see RESULTS like these follow someone that takes their health and weight loss and maintenance seriously.
Thank you @Mrs_Hoffer
I know reading about folks who were maintaining (when I actually really thought it was impossible) really helped me recognize that maybe just maybe it WAS possible.
And it is! We have so many more tools at our disposal & supportive groups like ours. Makes all the difference!
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@victorious55 you are doing great with your "nuts free" days this month! Kudos to you!
@seilidhe it seems like you had a tough time last week. 🤗 {{HUGS}} 🤗 my friend. I just wanted to say that we've all been there, probably more times than we'd care to tell. Lol.. I hope you feel comfortable enough to post a comment or a question if you're having a rough time with something/anything in particular. You know we're all here for you my friend!!
@idoliov what a great idea!!!!
Is anyone MFP friend with @alligatorob ?? He hasn't been around yet this month.
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Yes, yes and yes
Walking for exercise and the walking the dog at the park
Good discussion as vacation/travel is always a challenge for me. I did not gain weight on my most recent vacation which is a step in the right direction for me. I remember coming across someone saying to eat two healthy meals and allow yourself a splurge on the third meal (within a day). I thought this sounded pretty good to me and I more or less kept with that. And I stayed pretty active. In regard to restaurant meals, my husband and I are pretty good at splitting meals. And we only seem to eat out when traveling. We allow ourselves to order what appeals to us (appetizer, salad, soup, entree) but split it. This works well. We feel spoiled without being completely stuffed. My other area of weakness would be when I return home. I don't know why but I almost seem to crave more junk food at home then I do traveling. I allow myself three transition days to getting back on track. I have learned to work with this and scale down over the three day period.
@znaoiec this is good stuff as well! Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas! 0 -
Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »@seilidhe it seems like you had a tough time last week. 🤗 {{HUGS}} 🤗 my friend. I just wanted to say that we've all been there, probably more times than we'd care to tell. Lol.. I hope you feel comfortable enough to post a comment or a question if you're having a rough time with something/anything in particular. You know we're all here for you my friend!!
@Mrs_Hoffer, have you ever heard the saying "A mother is only as happy as her saddest child?" That about covers it all right there. There have been some changes in my daughter's treatments, primarily she has opted to end the ECT treatments and now I think her brain is just trying to "normalize" itself after basically being attacked and bombarded for 7 months. It's rough going right now and we are both feeling the strain of it. But it will get better. It's just going to take time. And, so, I've fallen back to my old ways of comforting myself with food. Usually something sweet, which is okay for me when I control it. I just haven't been controlling it as well as I should. I'll get through this, and this group is a key factor in that. So thank you for that.
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@seilidhe I’m sorry to hear you are going through such a tough time. Hang on in there. I found this group (of strangers who knew nothing about me prior to January) to be very supportive during my difficulties. And they still are.5
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Aug 8
Exercise: 98 minutes mountain biking, 55 minutes stretching and PT exercises
Tracking: yes
Calories: under
Pass days: 14 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 30 minute walk with my son in his stroller.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Timely topic as I leave for two weeks at my parents on Saturday.
Goals: try to keep close to my 1.5 meal/day norm with room for some snacks, TRACKING, extra walks, try to find some more nutritious recipes than cakes and cobblers to use up the fresh fruit harvest (my parents have a farm with a small orchard)
- That said, hoping to get to the state fair and I'm going enjoy some fair food!
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