Ultimate Accountability Challenge September 2021

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  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
    Anya_000 wrote: »
    I dropped out of UAC last week, but I'm looking forward to restarting October. I fell and fractured my foot, and with work stress, family stress and all, just don't have it in me to track, exercise and log.

    But UAC has helped me so much. I'm going to take a break, and get right back in. I wish everyone the best!

    Gosh, I'm so sorry to hear this! I get it with the stress tho. 😩 I do hope you'll stick around and continue logging, just to stay on top of the habit! In any case, please get some rest!
  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
    Sep 21
    ✅ ✅ ✅ Exercise today was a quick 20 min walk outside after work. (I didn't have a jacket! )

    I enjoy walking and hiking. I love the outdoors, even in winter! I love nature, and the wildlife that I get to see! I'm usually listening to a book on CD, so the time passes quickly.
  • bradkcrew
    bradkcrew Posts: 1,720 Member
    edited September 2021
    Exercise: :) Rest day, sort of. Did my weight circuit at the gym and a 35 minute power walk.

    Tracking: :)

    Calories: :)

    I am awed by the fitness level and exercise people in this challenge are doing.

    I wish it wasn't the case, but I hate exercise. However...I'm doing it, so I like to think that makes me a warrior since the mental and physical struggle is so intense every day. Lol, last week I was on a 4 mile run and I swear the entire time the only thing I thought about was how much I hated it and never, ever wanted to do it again...hey, whatever gets me through.
  • yrc_pr
    yrc_pr Posts: 204 Member
    September 21

    Hello! I'm mostly doing workout videos; my favorites are any dance or kickboxing workout. I also do some walking.

    @Anya_000 I hope you recover soon 😊

    Exercised?: Yes. Workout video.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes
    1 Pass day used.
  • Jillygirl0220
    Jillygirl0220 Posts: 73 Member
    Exercise: 60 minutes of Zumba!
    Tracked. Yes!
    Ate within budget: Yes, slightly under
  • LeeH31
    LeeH31 Posts: 312 Member
    ✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes
    ✅ - Calories within budget
    ✅ - Tracked everything

    Walking, bicycling, and resistance bands workouts are the things I am working with now. I used to enjoy doing Callanetics which is very soothing but deep exercise. As soon as I can I will incorporate it back in to my fitness regime. I cannot keep up with the tempo of most aerobic types of exercise, even fast lifting is too fast for me. I prefer slower, controlled movements done correctly.

    @donna25trinity Congrats on reaching goal
    @Anya_000 sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you heal up well.

    "I believe that fitness needs to come from within you. You need to respect your body. Only then will you have the zeal to maintain it. For me, keeping fit is a part of my lifestyle." ~ Arjun Rampal
  • JTreasures
    JTreasures Posts: 856 Member
    Yes x 3
  • slimtastesbetter
    slimtastesbetter Posts: 8,382 Member
    edited September 2021
    Tracked - Yes
    Stayed within calorie budget - Yes
    Exercise - 30 minutes weight machines and 20 min ARC Trainer cardio machine at Planet Fitness.
    Pass Days Used - 3

    Exercise - My main form of exercise is running, which I've been doing since I was 47. I'm 61 now. There are a few nearby trails around here, some paved, some with small rocks, gravel & dirt, some flat, some hilly, so plenty of variety. Currently I run 4 to 5 days a week anywhere from 1 to 7 miles at a time. Furthest distance I've run is 13.1 miles when I did a half marathon, but that was in 2011. I cut down on distance after that due to injuries. Running wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable without listening to music on my mp3 as I run. 😀

    I also recently started back at Planet Fitness a couple of times a week for strength training, using their weight machines. Again, listening to music on my mp3 as I do weights makes it more enjoyable. 😊
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,303 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 15 minutes Pilates, 80 minutes of bike riding, and 63 minutes walking
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, some left to spare today
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

    I really enjoy exercise (in theory ;)) I was very active in sports growing up, so that is where my true passion lies.

    These days, my most likely exercising is:

    1) Walking. It's easy to do no matter what, and my dog loves me for it. I prefer this over all other things.
    2) Biking. My husband is obsessed with biking so it's fun for us to do together.
    3) Hiking. I live just outside Calgary so we have the mountains so close... gotta take advantage.
    4) Yoga. I love doing the Yoga by Adriene videos on YouTube. I have noticed HUGE improvements in my strength and mobility.

    I don't do as much formal strength as I should.. I do push-ups and squats on alternating days. Could do more.
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,417 Member
    @snowshoe072 — I do have Yak Trax and they are great fir out walking distances. Just don’t ever try to wear them, even briefly, inside. Like wearing ice skates. ⛸⛸

    The issue is usually when going in and out. To the car, car to house, car to grocery store etc.
  • LazyBlondeChef
    LazyBlondeChef Posts: 2,809 Member
    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: 35 mins / 2.16 mi
    • After Dinner Walk: 26 mins / 1.46 mi
    Apple rings closed: 21/30
    Passes used: 2/3 (1sep) (4sep)
  • Caroline_slowandsteady
    Caroline_slowandsteady Posts: 842 Member
    Exercise - 15 minutes MommaStrong video, 30 minutes walking
    Tracking - yes
    Calories - under (though there is one thing I've been eating for the last week that I was estimating calories on, and I have not been losing weight, and I think that is the culprit -inaccurate estimation. Thankfully, I finished it last night so I can be done with that phase).

    Pass days 7/3. And I have another one planned for today - taking the day off work for my wife's birthday to spend with her and probably going to eat out for lunch and dinner. I do really need to think about how often celebrations can occur. There's just a lot to celebrate in September!

    For exercise:
    @znaoiec , I had a dog who was a great workout buddy for many years, but as she aged she was really an impediment to exercise as she needed walks that took a long time and got nowhere. I did try exercising on the walk, but found that it distracted my dog from what she was supposed to be doing (her business!) and just made the walk take that much longer. I still would do some jumping jacks or whatever every now and then if it was really cold, but mostly used walks for thinking time.

    My favorite exercise is walking in the woods. I used to get to do that for work, but it was becoming less frequent and then I switched jobs 2 years ago and now I don't get to do it for work. It's hard to find time in life to do it. My current goal, now that kids are back in school and I am still working at home, is to do that once a week. I have a plan to walk in the woods with my wife for our date day today, but we'll see if we do it with the rain.

    I started my current weight loss and exercise efforts in May 2019, right when I switched the job. Since then I have done:

    My current exercise routine is MommaStrong videos every workday, right after checking in here. MommaStrong is a great program, focused on getting back the strength you lose with pregnancy. I have actually found, though, that is has helped me with body problems I had long before pregnancy. It has given me functional strength for my daily life - like being able to climb stairs without holding the hand rail and getting on and off the floor. Also has helped decrease the pain I was in. They put out a new video every day, 15 minutes (called the D15) and also have a bunch of special programs.

    I also walk 30 minutes a day, at least on the weekdays. On the weekends I make sure I get outside some, but often I don't get to actually walk - standing around at the playground or whatever instead. It's hardly exercise - not a brisk walk even, but it is essential for my mental health. Back when I worked in an office, I had a route I'd take around the office neighborhood. Now that I am working at home, I have a few routes I take around the neighborhood.

    It's not really much exercise but it is enough for now and I have been keeping it up for almost 2.5 years!
  • snowshoe072
    snowshoe072 Posts: 5,135 Member
    @jamcnewman

    I keep an old pair of hoka just for that and bring my good shoes with me 😊
  • Mrs_Hoffer
    Mrs_Hoffer Posts: 5,194 Member
    edited September 2021
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    @donna25trinity Huge CONGRATS on making it to your goal weight! Very impressive!! :love:
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,188 Member
    @jamcnewman thanks so much! Xo
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,188 Member
    @MadisonMolly2017 aww thanks so much I am so lucky to hve found all u guys.. I hve learnt sooo much from everyone. Also thanks Maddie for all the advice over the last 10 month's!! Cldnt hve done it without u girl!! Xo
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,188 Member
    LeeH31 wrote: »
    ✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes
    ✅ - Calories within budget
    ✅ - Tracked everything

    Walking, bicycling, and resistance bands workouts are the things I am working with now. I used to enjoy doing Callanetics which is very soothing but deep exercise. As soon as I can I will incorporate it back in to my fitness regime. I cannot keep up with the tempo of most aerobic types of exercise, even fast lifting is too fast for me. I prefer slower, controlled movements done correctly.

    @donna25trinity Congrats on reaching goal
    @Anya_000 sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you heal up well.

    "I believe that fitness needs to come from within you. You need to respect your body. Only then will you have the zeal to maintain it. For me, keeping fit is a part of my lifestyle." ~ Arjun Rampal

    Thanks a bunch!!! Now to the hard part of keeping it off. He he. Xox
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited September 2021
    @Anya_000 I hope you start feeling better soon and your foot injury heals quickly!

    Congrats on hitting your goal weight @donna25trinity

    @bradkcrew you are indeed a warrior. Not all exercise is fun, particularly while doing it, but most continue because they enjoy the feeling afterwards, or start to feel more alive as they stretch through some soreness. Something small like that which makes it worthwhile and keeps them coming back. If you're not feeling any of that, you might want to look into it in the event of any possible hormone imbalances or something to explain it. Keep going, you have been very impressive!
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,188 Member
    He he love that meme @Mrs_Hoffer! Lol!!Thanks for all ur support over time boss lady! Also learnt a hell of alot from u too..I now stretch daily after seeing that u do stretching/ yoga daily!Bless you my friend. Donna. Xox
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited September 2021
    September 21

    UAC goals
    ✅ Exercise 20+ minutes
    ✅ Calories within budget
    ✅ Tracked every detail I consumed
    Pass days used: 0/3

    Additional challenges
    ❌ 3+ strength sessions in last 7 days (9/20, 9/15)
    ✅ 17k+ steps (21,484 steps)
    ✅ 7 day avg. 7.5+ walking miles (8.9 miles)
    Additional challenges met: 17/21 days

    Today's Activities
    🚶‍♂️ 75 min Morning Walk (4.24 miles)
    🚶‍♂️ 85 min Afternoon Walk (4.72 miles)
  • bookieNJ
    bookieNJ Posts: 4,371 Member
    Exercise yes
    Tracking and calories-lol no. I was doing great tracked dinner then brushed my teeth-then did a 60 minute speed walk with my friend and came home starving-and ate junk
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,417 Member
    edited September 2021
    snowshoe072 wrote: »
    @jamcnewman

    I keep an old pair of hoka just for that and bring my good shoes with me 😊

    Brilliant! Thank you so much for this idea @snowshoe072 — but I’ll use a pair of boots! For so many years I have been challenged with issues about which shoes/boots I could wear (fused ankle and prior, a fixed AFO). Now though, I could do this!
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,417 Member
    September 21

    1. Tracked it all ✅
    2. Kept within calorie limit? ✅
    3. Moved for 20 minutes or more? ✅ 45 minute walk with my puppy Beauregard

    He was out for his grooming and NOW looks more like a poodle again! But, after grooming he is always full of a ridiculous amount of puppy energy! We seem to be back to him walking me — and it was exhausting and a true workout. We’ll be working on that for the rest of the week.

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