Daily check in
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Felt like I ate too much yesterday, but net calories were good and I got a lot of exercise. And I managed to stick to 1 glass of wine at dinner :drinker:
So far so good today. Calories seem to be on track, and I have a 4-mile run and 4-mile walk planned for this evening.
It's only my first day, but I like the Fitbit so far. It's cool how you can see your sleep activity, and I barely notice it on my wrist. I'm having trouble getting it to register the stairs in my house, though, and I'm a little disappointed that i can't see how much I go up and down them in a day.
ETA: I got the Flex, and apparently it doesn't track floors climbed :grumble:0 -
Had a great run and walk, but then too much wine with/after dinner pretty much obliterated my deficit. The good news is my shiny new Fitbit says I did over 20,000 steps today (including my run)!
I bought some Yoplait frozen Greek yogurt bars in Honey Caramel flavor. 90 Cals and full of yum!0 -
Had a great run and walk, but then too much wine with/after dinner pretty much obliterated my deficit. The good news is my shiny new Fitbit says I did over 20,000 steps today (including my run)!
That's awesome! was that mostly from the run/walk or just being active throughout the day? I ask because I struggle to get even 10,000, even though I work on my feet.
Yesterday:
Exercise: Couch to 5k Week 2 Day 2
Logged everything: yes
Met goal: yes.
Today's goal: eat some more vegetables. I usually eat pretty healthy and I know it's more about the deficit than what you eat, but I had a whole box of Kraft Dinner yesterday and now I feel kinda horrible0 -
Had a great run and walk, but then too much wine with/after dinner pretty much obliterated my deficit. The good news is my shiny new Fitbit says I did over 20,000 steps today (including my run)!
I bought some Yoplait frozen Greek yogurt bars in Honey Caramel flavor. 90 Cals and full of yum!
Awesome job getting over 20,000 steps!0 -
7/8
Exercised: Yes - treadmill and biking
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: No
Just could not stop snacking and then had trouble getting to sleep so I needed milk and cookies...I will do better today. 0 -
Awesome job getting over 20,000 steps!
Thanks! I'm feeling it today!0 -
Good day today.
Exercise: Yes, didn't want to go to the gym, but forced myself and then was really pleased I had made the effort.
Logging: Yes, everything.
Calories: Yes, under goal.
The next two days will be tricky as I'm back in hotels for a couple of nights and lots of free, bread-heavy food on offer.0 -
7/9
Exercised: Yes - Long bike ride
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: Yes0 -
Forgot to actually update yesterday, but I did my exercise and met my goal. Today did a day trip to the city and walked 18.5 km - I'm estimating how many calories I ate because I was eating out with no nutritional info available, but even using the highest-calorie generic Chinese food in the database I'm under. So I'll take it
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7/10
Exercised: No - I think I will claim yesterday as rest day - I did no exercise and only 2,522 steps
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: No - but I was only over by 15 calories
CoadyMarie - Eating out is always a struggle at how many calories I have actually eaten. Taking a good guess is all we can do. Congrats on staying under!0 -
Yesterday: Did a 3-mile run in the morning, walked to the store and back, walked around a street festival all evening (and to and from the car--15 mins each way!--3 times), then ran a 5k fun run. Fitbit says I took over 32,000 steps! It also says I burned over 3,000 Cals. Not sure about that.I've only had it for a few days, but its daily calorie estimates seem pretty high. Ate about 2100, so whether or not it's overestimating, I had at least a 400-500 Cal/deficit.0
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Work has been tough recently, but off for a week from today.
Yesterday
Exercise: Yes, after a 13 hour work day I got home and walked the dog. That counts, right?
Logging: Yes, everything.
Calories: Yes, under goal.0 -
7/11
Exercised: Yes - Shopping and walking my dog
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: Yes - 9 calories to spare
logg1e - I know my dog things walking is exercise. She is def tired when we get back.
ekat120 - Awesome step count!0 -
Yesterday
Exercise: missed my workout
Logged everything: yes
Met goal: sort of. Ate right at maintenance but I had a deficit of about 800 on Thursday.
Tonight I have a buck and doe that I'm going to try and stay in moderation at. It helps that I'm driving so I won't be drinking.0 -
Tonight I have a buck and doe ....
Ummm .... I have no idea what that means.0 -
Short workout yesterday and did okay on food until after dinner when husband decided he wanted beer and more beer. I went over considerably, but I don't think I ate enough the day before. I figure it was fuel for my 10-mile run this morning Going to try to lay off the food today to even things out a bit. 0
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7/11
Exercised: Yes - Biking
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: No - Went to a cookout and I lust could not stop eating 0 -
I figure it was fuel for my 10-mile run this morning Going to try to lay off the food today to even things out a bit.
I am going for a long bike ride today. Hopefully todays exercise will make up for yesterdays extra calories for both of us.0 -
Yesterday was good. Tons of activity (the 10-mile run plus a bunch of walking) and ate enough to feel satisfied, but didn't pig out. And weight is down today :drinker:
Today I'm planning a short bike ride with my hubby, a recovery jog with my dog, and some healthy grocery shopping.0 -
7/13
Exercised: Yes - Biking
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: Yes - I had a very long bike ride so it was easy to stay under:)0 -
7/13
Exercised: Yes - Biking
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: Yes - I had a very long bike ride so it was easy to stay under:)
Long bike rides are the best! Mine was very slow and leisurely, but we ended up going further than planned. 16.5 mi in about 1:45. I skipped the recovery jog I'd planned for the evening but did a longish dog walk instead to get my 10k steps in (ended up making it to 11k). Calories were under, too, which took a little effort because I burned less than usual but wasn't too difficult. I've been eating more on active days, so I think my body is happier with me overall 0 -
7/14
Exercised: No but it was a planned rest day
Logged everything: Yes
Met Goal: No but I was only over 31 calories0 -
Long bike rides are the best! Mine was very slow and leisurely, but we ended up going further than planned. 16.5 mi in about 1:45. I skipped the recovery jog I'd planned for the evening but did a longish dog walk instead to get my 10k steps in (ended up making it to 11k). Calories were under, too, which took a little effort because I burned less than usual but wasn't too difficult. I've been eating more on active days, so I think my body is happier with me overall
I try to get my 10,000 steps in but it has been much harder since I have been biking more - only 5 days over so far this month.
I do think having our bodies feeling better is great benefit of using MFP 0 -
5 mile run and a total of 15k steps (mostly from the run). Calories were over, but only by about 150. Dang mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich!
dancingj, I agree! It's nice to not feel like I'm fighting myself all the time 0 -
Hey everyone!!
Newbie here, but I figured I will need all the help I can get since I have been stuck for a while now.
Some stats.. I am 32 yo female, 2 kids, January 1st I was 180lbs and set my goal weight at 140lbs. BUT I think I would like to see 135lbs. I have been stuck at 150 on the DOT for about a month now! Ok it's summer and I may drink a few beers on the weekends... and wine. Then I overeat. At least I am maintaining 150 no? haha!
So today I went to the gym, strenght training (I do the stronglifts 5x5 routine). Love it. Yesterday was an intense plyometrics/tabata style workout. I logged everything so far this week.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Have a great day 0 -
Hey everyone!!
Newbie here, but I figured I will need all the help I can get since I have been stuck for a while now.
Some stats.. I am 32 yo female, 2 kids, January 1st I was 180lbs and set my goal weight at 140lbs. BUT I think I would like to see 135lbs. I have been stuck at 150 on the DOT for about a month now! Ok it's summer and I may drink a few beers on the weekends... and wine. Then I overeat. At least I am maintaining 150 no? haha!
So today I went to the gym, strenght training (I do the stronglifts 5x5 routine). Love it. Yesterday was an intense plyometrics/tabata style workout. I logged everything so far this week.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Have a great day
That's awesome progress! My high weight was mid- to high-180s (though that was at the beginning of college) and I'm currently 32 and shooting for 135, too My motto is: "Lose, maintain, just don't gain!"
Yesterday was good for me. 20k steps including a 5.5 mi run and cals came in just under goal. I still felt hungry after dinner, but instead of the snack I wanted I had a fat free hot chocolate, and then I felt satisfied. Was proud of myself for that!
Today, I'm going to do trail run for the first time in a long time, and hubby is going to bike next to me (I don't really feel safe doing trails by myself). And I'm planning a long walk to the mall 0 -
Keep forgetting to actually come and check in... that will be my goal for this week.
Last week I did really well and met my goal every day. This week... well I had a serious sugar craving yesterday and gave in to some ice cream and a cupcake I found in the freezer, but I spread out logging the calories over 3 days so I should be good. Weird work schedule meant that I missed a couple workouts - I usually work nights but got switched to mornings, so I need to get in the habit of getting up earlier, because after work I have no motivation.
Tonight I have a buck and doe ....
Ummm .... I have no idea what that means.
It's a fundraiser part for a wedding - games, raffles, food, drinks etc. I had never heard of them either before I was invited.So today I went to the gym, strenght training (I do the stronglifts 5x5 routine). Love it. Yesterday was an intense plyometrics/tabata style workout. I logged everything so far this week.
I do Stronglifts too! :flowerforyou: Only started in May, but I'm loving it0 -
CoadyMarie: nice!! I really love the program too. I started first week of June! :flowerforyou:
ekat120: thanks for the warm welcome! Great run that you did there, 5.5 miles! I run too. I am hoping to go tonight. although mine look more like 2 to 3 miles..
Today I go to the gym - weight lifting, and after supper when the kids are asleep hopefully I'll have the energy to get a little run in.0 -
Super active day yesterday, with a ton of walking (more than anticipated). Calories under goal. Today is a rest day (yay!). I'm pretty hungry, so I'm not optimistic about calories, but a day at maintenance would probably do me good.
I'm going to have to check out Stronglifts. I want to start back to weight lifting after my marathon in a couple months.0 -
I'm going to have to check out Stronglifts. I want to start back to weight lifting after my marathon in a couple months.
You definitely should, it's a real confidence booster
Yesterday
Exercise: 1/2 hour run/walk intervals
Logged everything: yes
Met goal: just barely
I have 3 days off this week so I'm finding it difficult to get as much walking in as I normally do.0
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