January 16
Mrs_Hoffer
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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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There are often little "victories" that come along in a month that don't have anything to do with the scale! (And if you're like me, by the time the 15th of the month rolls around, you've forgotten them!) But I want to encourage you to write them down as you think of them throughout the month. NSV's really do help us to remain encouraged and focused in our journey.
There are many ways to measure your progress - other than stepping on the scale.
If you haven't had a chance to read yesterdays NSV's, please take the time to go back and do so. We always have such terrific NSV's in this group.....
We have a few people in the group that have really been struggling this month..... but I've been especially impressed with @WhatMeRunning @Arc2Arc and @jamcnewman . In the past couple of months, they've struggled with everything from infections to injuries, to surgeries, disappointment, and even COVID, yet they've continued to work very HARD at staying focused and staying on task as they strive toward their goals:WhatMeRunning wrote: »Outside of plantar fasciitis bringing an end to running for the last 6 months (and even preventing walks for exercise for 3 months), a surgical procedure requiring no exercise for a few weeks, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and associated holiday stress and indulgences, and even COVID now (mild symptoms for me but no strenuous exercise until my immune system settles down)...I
AM
STILL
GOING
In fact, I'm in perhaps my strongest starting position ever to "get back to it" as I am able. I am primed, ready, and much *kitten* shall be kicked this year!
I love Chris' attitude!!
It's ironic I reached my goal weight today, here on NSV day. But the real victory is, to get here, through the holidays, through an injury recurrence that sidelined me from vigorous exercise and with the prospect of one more surgery (ribs) in a couple of weeks...I haven't quit. Oh yeah...all my old jeans fit too :-).
Thanks UAC friends for your inspiration and support! May you all become a little healthier every day.jamcnewman wrote: »Weigh in was today at the doctor’s office on the special scale. Muscle mass, bone mass, water weight all stayed the same; fat loss of 2.2 pounds.
The goal for the past four weeks was maintenance. I was sure I did better than that (and I did). I was a bit disappointed at such a low loss but then needed to remind myself of the three infections and two rounds of antibiotics and one anti-fungal I dealt with in that period. I really struggled in December and had more pass days and missed exercise days than ever before on this journey so far. But, I was a champion and kept reporting in, and didn’t quit. So I am choosing to be proud of myself.
Onwards.
Huge Kudos to all of you.... and to all those who have really been struggling this month but continue to hang in there and stick with it.19 -
Sunday Jan 16
Exercise: Yes (55 minute Body Balance workout)
Tracked all: Yes
Calories under: Yes6 -
There were so many very good NSV's it feels a bit weird to pick one, but this one jumped out for me personally because one person's success has inspired others.Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »This month, rather than me picking out one "best" NSV over any other.... I thought it might be fun for everyone to chime in and pick out their favorite! Please feel free to comment on each other's NSV's!Also, in January, after seeing our lifestyle changes and weight loss while visiting us at Christmas, both of my adult sons are tweaking their eating in healthier ways. Both are already quite fit, but both took seriously my concerns about their genetic risk for metabolic illness and my desire that they take steps now, in their 20s and early 30s, to make sure to prevent insulin resistance through better nutrition. My oldest decided to try what we are doing and already took off the weight he put on over Christmas and has been exchanging recipes with me. My youngest, who is currently going through a divorce, asked if we might come to visit him to clean out his pantry, get out all the unhealthy food, start his new recipe collection, shop for healthy food with him, and help him learn to make some of the new recipes. My oldest is also sending him the healhy recipes he discovered. So tonight I am here at my son's house, helpfing him with his planning and steps toward better eating.
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Caroline_slowandsteady wrote: »Jan 15
I've really just been up against myself, but I have been struggling to stay on track with this. But I came back from Thanksgiving, and I came back Hanukkah, and I came back from Christmas, and I came back from New Year's and I'm going to come back from this covid vaccine side effects break. I have the good habits, I know the good habits, and soon I will stick to them.
If I can't be consistent, which it seems I can't, at least I'll make that my motto.
Caroline @Caroline_slowandsteady I
your NSV!! THIS is a CHAMPION!! You are def a "Winner" in my book! 11 -
@Caroline_slowandsteady You don’t give yourself enough credit — your consistency and tenacity are so admirable. 💐
You are a champion and this booster may have your butt right now as your autoimmune reacts, but you’ll be back before you can say *kitten*. Keep your spirits up and I hope you can watch whatever brings you some joy today. 🥰
Julie
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@DebyS137@DebyS137
NON-Scale Rewards.... Feeling healthier, more Energy, able to do more
Sleeping better... AND... Wearing smaller sizes ... Its like New clothes
everyday from my closet... I spend less time finding something I FEEL ok in
These are all terrific NSVs Deby — and I can personally identify with the wearing “new” smaller clothes from my closet. 😊 Feeling good in the clothes we wear — whether the “not good” is that they are too small or too big — is underrated as an opportunity to give ourselves a boost.
Thanks for sharing your non-scale rewards!
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Sunday 1/16/22
Exercise: 60 min Wii Tennis
Calories Budget 1200: under
Tracking: Complete
unused pass days 3/310 -
NSV my watch strap is too loose!!
Who knew I would loose weight from my wrists 🤣🤣🤣
Although it is 3 x yes from me today - I have had to dig deep today not to binge on sugary foods, at one point I even considered have an alcoholic drink neither of which I have indulged in since before Christmas this is possibly because Beloved goes into hospital on Wednesday for his cancer operation and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed for the both is us.
Congratulations to everyone tracking, exercising or just getting through the day the best way they can xx14 -
Hi there , joining mid month. These 3 daily goals will be more achievable for me than all the fads ive been trying recently and im looking for some consistency to be a spring board. Ill look fwd to reading the posts which will inspire me and maybe one day I'll be able to give something back. Am very overweight so walking for exercise and have done an hrs walk today, tracked every single calorie and am under my calorie limit so today is a success pleased!!14
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NSV my watch strap is too loose!!
Who knew I would loose weight from my wrists 🤣🤣🤣
Although it is 3 x yes from me today - I have had to dig deep today not to binge on sugary foods, at one point I even considered have an alcoholic drink neither of which I have indulged in since before Christmas this is possibly because Beloved goes into hospital on Wednesday for his cancer operation and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed for the both is us.
Congratulations to everyone tracking, exercising or just getting through the day the best way they can xx
You got this!
Yes! weight lose from wrists. I lost some from feet!7 -
January 16, 2022
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Habits to maintain this month:
Kitchen Closed? Yes
Did you go "nuts" with nuts today? No (13 days -free)
Within Sugar macro today? Yes (10 day)
Pass day 2/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).8 -
✅ Exercise: 110+ mins
✅ Calories: under goal
✅ Tracked
Remaining pass days: 3️⃣
So many great NSVs, I couldn’t pick just one out.6 -
16/01/2022
Exercise – yes bike ride and cardio workout
Tracked – yes
Calories – yes
2/3 pass days
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Hi there , joining mid month. These 3 daily goals will be more achievable for me than all the fads ive been trying recently and im looking for some consistency to be a spring board. Ill look fwd to reading the posts which will inspire me and maybe one day I'll be able to give something back. Am very overweight so walking for exercise and have done an hrs walk today, tracked every single calorie and am under my calorie limit so today is a success pleased!!
Welcome @Mail4mand to the January UAC group! We are so glad to see you here. Excellent day today 🌟2 -
NSV my watch strap is too loose!!
Who knew I would loose weight from my wrists 🤣🤣🤣
Although it is 3 x yes from me today - I have had to dig deep today not to binge on sugary foods, at one point I even considered have an alcoholic drink neither of which I have indulged in since before Christmas this is possibly because Beloved goes into hospital on Wednesday for his cancer operation and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed for the both is us.
Congratulations to everyone tracking, exercising or just getting through the day the best way they can xx
@roma7774 We’ll be thinking of you and your beloved this week. Well done on a three yes day today — even while under such stress. Taking good care of yourself becomes even more important at times like this. Take good care 💛7 -
Sunday 16 Jan
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2 of 3 passes
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Tracked logged did some flexibility from the chair some knee exercises and did some kettle bell work for arm strength. Walked a little over 10,000 steps enough for today.
Some really good NSV’s this month I like the idea of jotting them down sometimes it’s hard to remember them7 -
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes a brisk two mile hike through the woods as the snow started today
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
I’ve got outfits I’m planning on wearing for our cruise in April - every so often I put one on and see how it’s looking. Generally it rejuvenates me to keep it up!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? house work
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, weekends are kind of weird for me I am not on schedule
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes we just had early dinner
No pass day for me8 -
January 16
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3 pass days used
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@Mail4mand, welcome to our incredible and fantastic group1
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Welcome @Mail4mand, glad you're here!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 40 minutes on the Peloton bike, 10 minutes strength training, 5 minutes stretching. Easy day.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes6 -
Intrinsicat wrote: »Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes a brisk two mile hike through the woods as the snow started today
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
I’ve got outfits I’m planning on wearing for our cruise in April - every so often I put one on and see how it’s looking. Generally it rejuvenates me to keep it up!
@intriniscat
Well done today! A cruise in April is wonderful motivation (and an plan to escape that snow!) Where will you cruise to? I’ll live vicariously through you 🥰
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✅ Exercise: 20 minutes walking
✅ Calories
✅ Tracked
0 pass days used ( )
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NSV my watch strap is too loose!!
Who knew I would loose weight from my wrists 🤣🤣🤣
Although it is 3 x yes from me today - I have had to dig deep today not to binge on sugary foods, at one point I even considered have an alcoholic drink neither of which I have indulged in since before Christmas this is possibly because Beloved goes into hospital on Wednesday for his cancer operation and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed for the both is us.
Congratulations to everyone tracking, exercising or just getting through the day the best way they can xx
@roma7774 First, I want to say that I'll be keeping your Beloved in my thoughts and prayers this week - I know how stressful and overwhelming that must be for you. I also wanted to acknowledge that as a newbie this month, you haven't used any Pass Days yet, and that's HUGE! Fantastic job!!!5 -
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Cheers go out to @SummerSkier @TerriRichardson112 @ForLangston @jjjcat @lesdarts180 @victorious55 @Caramel_Apple @Ginharbe @ideas2 @Bill70sStrong
@snowshoe072 I agree on the great NSVs posted this weekend (thanks @Mrs_Hoffer for leading this for us this weekend). I need to start writing these down too! Well done on your three “yeses” today Kate. 10,000 steps is a big achievement on a sore knee. Take good care 😊
@WhatMeRunning Thinking of you and your family today Chris and hope some relief is in sight for your wife, and that the other four of you have mild cases. Well done on 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 despite the circumstances you are in. You are truly a superstar and an inspiration to so many of us. 🌟4 -
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Hi there , joining mid month. These 3 daily goals will be more achievable for me than all the fads ive been trying recently and im looking for some consistency to be a spring board. Ill look fwd to reading the posts which will inspire me and maybe one day I'll be able to give something back. Am very overweight so walking for exercise and have done an hrs walk today, tracked every single calorie and am under my calorie limit so today is a success pleased!!
WELCOME @Mail4mand . We have such an amazing group here.... and we hope that you'll feel like you can jump in anytime! We're looking forward to getting to know you better! 3
