November 9
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Track: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes- Treadmill: 32 min / 1.86 mi
I take a multi-vitamin in case I'm short of something and vitamin D (per my Dr) because I was below the low range for a long time. I'm finally in the mid range. Otherwise I am in good shape with regards to diet, exercise, sleep, hand washing, low stress, etc most of the time.6 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes, 30 minute Peloton ride and walking for 58 minutes
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 - 1 (Nov 1)6 -
Tracked - Yes
Stayed within calorie budget - Yes
Exercised - Yes, a 2 mile run 20:58.
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Nov 9
1/3 pass days used4 -
November 9
✅✅✅ for me today 🥰 Plus — we were finally able to have a Philharmonic Chorus rehearsal in person again tonight so I have all the health benefits of that (stimulated immune system response, stress reduction, etc).
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-singing
Thank you for such an interesting opening post today @biketheworld and to everyone for sharing their input.
I take a number of supplements, all in consultation with my GP, Rheumatologist, and nutritionist.
The other partner in this is my pharmacist and I can’t recommend strongly enough two things:
1. Keep all your prescriptions with the same pharmacy; and
2. Use the medication review service offered free by most pharmacists. They will review ALL your supplements, vitamins, minerals, holistic or herbal treatments, and prescribed medications and I guarantee that they will catch things that even your GP or specialist might miss. They will also advise if there is any timing recommendations for supplements and/or prescribed medications, contraindications between anything you are taking, etc.
I am doing pretty well on the list of behaviours that lead to wellness and healthy immune function. My biggest goal right now is to get back to, then maintain a healthy weight. Adequate quality and length of sleep are an ongoing challenge for me and I do many different things to improve my outcomes (e.g., mindfulness and breathing exercises, acknowledging and working to minimize the impacts of stress, shutting down devices and all screens in advance of sleep time, fresh air and exercise, etc).
Love these daily topics and learning from everyone!
Julie
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✅ Exercise - 1 hour of Jazzercise class
✅ Calories - Back to normal eating
✅ Tracking
Closed all my Apple watch rings today, although I had to do a bit of indoor running around the house at the end of the day to get the movement ring closed.
3/3 Pass days used
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I take various supplements, always have, a good multi, fish oil, recently I added glucosamine for my carpal tunnel and NMN which I’m really excited about. I feel normal again, I have energy which has led to me being more social. Who knows if it’s a placebo effect but what I’m finding is that everything doesn’t seem like such a monumental task, even when I’m under the weather and now that I’m not sick, I’m planning things, I’m excited about things to do and see, I engage more… all things I was doing over 5/6 years ago; it has given me my life back.
I haven’t always been consistent with taking probiotics but need to add them back in for my immunity.
✅ exercise - spinning. Reached a personal best in most calories burned during spin (in the past 3 years).
✅ calories - ate more carbs than planed but still within my calorie budget.
✅ tracking5 -
@biketheworld , yes the children are missing daddy. I think it's taken time for them to realise the enormity of the situation, that he's never coming back. It hit me a couple of months ago, while I was out on my bike enjoying being out on a lovely sunny day. It just hit me out of the blue, he's not just on holiday, away on a trip, busy with work ..... He's gone and I shall never see him again.10
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Nov 9
Exercise - 15 minute MommaStrong video, 1 hour walking for work
Tracking - Planned, followed the plan
Calories - Under
Pass days so far: 0! I am doing way better than I have in this challenge yet!
I have an autoimmune condition (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) and I tend to take a long time to recover from any illness (for example, the 2.5 weeks I was sick after eating some bad food 3 weeks ago). Basically my immune system spends a lot of energy on what it shouldn't and not enough on what it should. I do take a bunch of supplements that have been recommended in the medical literature for my autoimmune condition, as well as vitamin D, probiotics, and allergy medicine.
Sleep and rest seems to be the main thing that helps with everything. And pre-planning that. For example, I am getting my flu shot tomorrow. I have booked Friday off work sick, figuring I will need that for rest and recovery. And then booked easy days for myself 10 days after the flu shot, when I will probably have a flare up of the autoimmune which will require more rest.
I do like thinking that all the healthy habits I am working on are ultimately the most important for my immune system. The first endocrinologist said the most important thing I could do for the autoimmune condition is lose weight, so that is a big part of the motivation for losing weight.
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~🦃~~11 / 9 /2021~~ Waving Hi ~~🙋🏼 ~~ NOVEMBER ~~ BLESSings ALLways ~~ 💖 ~~
Exercise for at least 20 minutes .................................... ✅ ... 210+ min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... I am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... I did
STEPS......... 29,210+.......... 180 walking ........ 30 min. house cleaning....
On Wednesdays... during the BER Months I make 2 crockpots of homemade Stew/soup
one for DH & I ... and one for Son & Teen Grandkids... to help us keep our immune systems
in tact .... YUM YUM
Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
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Such awesome posts I read them all again this morning, @lesdarts180 hugs to your and your family keep them close.
I really liked all the interesting comments on vitamins and supplements. So many of us mix so many different things to stay healthy.2 -
✅✅✅ Not a bad day.
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Thanks for this Julie! I had no idea a pharmacist would do this but it makes so much sense. Great advice.jamcnewman wrote: »
The other partner in this is my pharmacist and I can’t recommend strongly enough two things:
1. Keep all your prescriptions with the same pharmacy; and
2. Use the medication review service offered free by most pharmacists. They will review ALL your supplements, vitamins, minerals, holistic or herbal treatments, and prescribed medications and I guarantee that they will catch things that even your GP or specialist might miss. They will also advise if there is any timing recommendations for supplements and/or prescribed medications, contraindications between anything you are taking, etc.
I have often wondered about taking glucosamine. I should look into that.I take various supplements, always have, a good multi, fish oil, recently I added glucosamine for my carpal tunnel and NMN which I’m really excited about. I feel normal again, I have energy which has led to me being more social. Who knows if it’s a placebo effect but what I’m finding is that everything doesn’t seem like such a monumental task, even when I’m under the weather and now that I’m not sick, I’m planning things, I’m excited about things to do and see, I engage more… all things I was doing over 5/6 years ago; it has given me my life back.
@lesdarts180 - I lost my dad when I was 11 (back in 1969 so it’s been a long long time). I often felt that I lost my mom the same day because she changed. I realized later in life that she was depressed, lonely, stressed, and didn’t know how to cope. So she became angry and harsh. I can tell that you and your DIL, even though your own hearts are breaking, understand the need to support and love those children. You will always miss your son, they will always miss their dad, but having each other to lean on and talk to will go a long ways towards healing. Hugs to you.
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11/9/2021
RECORD ALL CALORIES – NO... GOT SLOPPY AFTER DINNER
STAY UNDER LIMIT – NO
EXERCISE 20 – YES - 30 MINUTE PILATES MAT WORK
I'm out of pass days but still here!! Keep up the good work y'all. Make today better than yesterday!!4 -
11/9/2021 (I've been pretty absent for the past month or so... Life).
Exercise? Yes
Tracking? Yes
Calories? No3 -
biketheworld wrote: »@mshawski - I really like the new ring. I meant to tell you that you inspired me to also use a new ring as incentive. I bought this ring on vacation in September with the idea that I would wear it when I hit 185. However, I’ve changed it to 190 since I’ve struggled to get below 195. This morning I was 194.6. I’d like to wear the ring on Christmas.
Yaaaaas! It's so lovely! You got this! Rings for everyone! (All the exclamation marks!)
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biketheworld wrote: »@mshawski - I really like the new ring. I meant to tell you that you inspired me to also use a new ring as incentive. I bought this ring on vacation in September with the idea that I would wear it when I hit 185. However, I’ve changed it to 190 since I’ve struggled to get below 195. This morning I was 194.6. I’d like to wear the ring on Christmas.
Yaaaaas! It's so lovely! You got this! Rings for everyone! (All the exclamation marks!)
Okay, now I want a ring too ☺️💍🌟4 -
jamcnewman wrote: »Okay, now I want a ring too ☺️💍🌟
I am here for all of your ring consulting needs. LOL.3 -
Exercise yes
Tracking and calories yes!4 -
✅ Exercise: 40 minutes swimming
✅ Calories
✅ Tracked
0 pass days used ()
I have used quite a few supplements for years. Sleep is probably my downfall, as I tend to wake up a lot even though I sleep a lot.
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Too many meds and supplements to get into. I know I would be so much sicker without a healthy diet and exercise.
Pass Day
Tuesday, November 9
Tracking: Yes
Calories: over - I am in a new place trying to make friends. I am meeting people for cocktails daily and this needs to stop. The cocktails not the meeting people.
Exercise: Yes, golf 18 holes, stretching
Pass days to date - 2
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@Mrs_Hoffer, this new format isn’t allowing me to go quote my message, yesterday! Please use a pass for me. I ended up eating a piece of chocolate cake, after my entry, 😢😢
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Sorry, I just figured out how to quote, lol.
ONLY 1 pass day left!
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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? ✅
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@biketheworld Thanks for the reminder and insightful article. Managing stress is a big one for me all my with getting enough sleep. I’m trying to be more consistent with my vitamins—I view them as an insurance policy. I’ve been looking at my macros more and I’m trying to find ways to balance things out/to get more nutrition from foods.
Date: 11/9
Exercised ?: House work for 20 minutes -PLUS minutes. I went for low hanging fruit…
Calories ? NO! Missed the run/didn’t track as food presented and it was late—wasn’t going to try to burn away what I tracked.
Tracked? YES
Pass Days 2/3
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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? ✅3 -
February 10/3
March 12/3
April 10/3
May 8/3
June 6/3
July 8/3
August 6/3
Sept-oct fell off
2x yes
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