Sign-ins, September 7

RangerRickL
RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
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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  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    It's cool seeing how much most of the UAC team really seems to enjoy doing exercise. Frankly, when I don't get any stretching and cardio for a couple of days, I really miss it.
    Nonetheless, here is an irreverent exercise quote for today: "Exercising would be so much more rewarding if calories screamed while you burned them!"
    What exercises do you really like?? Share with us.
    Rick
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    For YEARS my doctor told me, "keep a food journal and walk." Who knew? These are really the first habits of healthy living success. On those mornings I get up & out at 5a.m., before the world gets super busy, it's great! I get lost in the rhythm of my steps & my breathing. Often times I don't think about anything, which is amazing because I often wake thinking about the dozens of tasks I need to complete during the day. Right now, walking is nirvana.

    The opposite of nirvana - BURPEES!!!
  • EbnyIvry
    EbnyIvry Posts: 736 Member
    September 7

    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 90 minutes (free weights/bike intervals)
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

    In response to Rick's question, I really like spinning and have been doing it for many years. The last few years in my home gym with videos. I have a nice collection and get a good workout.

    I take a salsa class once a week (plan to up to two soon). Two hours is an amazing workout and fun.
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    September 7

    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yup (weights with trainer 60 min, then treadmill 20min)

    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yup (under)

    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yup (now my trainer can see my diary! Talk about accountability:0

    I love weights....feeling ther pump and the sculpt it gives the muscles. Tight . I once saw great muscle definition now a bit insulated LOL trying to get back.

    Also Love a good cardio sweat!!!
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
    35 minute walk + 30 Day Challenges

    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes

    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
    I made an amazing vegetable stir fry & we had it with brown rice - DELICIOUS! Here's the recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/237740/sesame-vegetable-stir-fry/

    Ingredients
    1 pound broccoli
    1/4 pound fresh snow peas, strings removed
    1 red onion, sliced
    3 tablespoons sesame oil
    1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
    2 teaspoons minced garlic
    1/4 cup Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
    1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Directions
    Trim broccoli leaving 1 inch of stem. Cut the remaining stems into small slices. Place broccoli and snow peas in a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 1 minute, drain and rinse immediately with cold water then drain well and set aside.

    Heat a large wok or large skillet over high heat. Add sesame oil, blanched broccoli and snow peas, red onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas, soy sauce and stir-fry 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds.
  • Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes ..120 minutes strength training
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • SweetPeasMom55
    SweetPeasMom55 Posts: 3,514 Member
    I was going to wimp out but then decided to just do the work out video and get it over with.
    So yes on all 3 but I did it grudgingly. LOL

    Favorite is Richard Simmons that's who I popped in as I knew i could never turn off him. LOL
  • sherrirollins4
    sherrirollins4 Posts: 122 Member
    edited September 2016
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 59 minutes of C25K! I can actually do week 2 and not die!
    Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes! I came out of Keto for a bowl of home made Red beans and rice with spicy smoked sausage !!! It. Was. Worth. It!!!!
    Did I track everything I ate? Yes!

    I look forward to my walking trail. I like that I'm finding comfort from stress during my adventures as Kiesel Park! Be blessed, everyone!
  • Intrinsicat
    Intrinsicat Posts: 473 Member
    edited September 2016
    Diid I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - my gym routine plus an hour+ of rollerblading at the rink tonight
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes - didn't eat through any exercise calories - something I probably need to watch if that's too little caloric intake
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

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    Rollerblading has always been my favorite exercise activity! Skating on quads at the rink when I was young and then discovered inline skates in college. We use a paved towpath in good weather and my brother and I skate weekly at a rink on bargain Wednesday's! XD. And yes those are my skates from tonight - I love K2s!!

  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    @RangerRickL are you posting tonight?
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    I love biking and walking!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    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?

    PASS DAY #1
    It was an extremely busy day...rain, rain, rain, in addition to working overtime and helping my sister figure out why her car is not working and also going to an appointment.

    I hope this will be my only pass day this month...I'm determined!
  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    @IamIam2013
    Thanks for sharing today! Don't feel bad about the Pass. We put that in the program to be realistic. No worries
  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    My report for today:
    Exercise was puny but ok
    Calories: here is where I am doing so much better than before MFP. I was under my max limit by 400+
    Tracking: Okeedokee
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,284 Member
    Exercise- yes, did a 50 minute spin class
    Calories- yes, and much better quality of calories today than the past few days
    Track- yes

    @intrinsicat - The rollerblading sounds really fun! It has been a while since I did that. The first time I tried, I forgot that there weren't brakes on the toes like the old style of skates. Didn't end well for me that day.

    My favorite exercise by far is running on the trails. Love to get away and let my mind go. Great for mind and body all day.
  • Luckee_me
    Luckee_me Posts: 1,425 Member
    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
  • PhedraJD
    PhedraJD Posts: 1,392 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 15 min yoga, 45 minute walking
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yep, even with the muffins I made. I added an extra 1 for all the tasting I did.
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • Me2FitMe
    Me2FitMe Posts: 1,285 Member
    9/7
    Exercise- Yes, 64 mins of Les Mills BODYPUMP
    Calories- Yes
    Track - Yes
  • bexsh13
    bexsh13 Posts: 73 Member
    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 :D
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    @IamIam2013
    Thanks for sharing today! Don't feel bad about the Pass. We put that in the program to be realistic. No worries

    Thanks. :smile:
  • nicolabradley87
    nicolabradley87 Posts: 95 Member
    Exercise - yes - hockey training - 2 hours (I ended up coaching as well which was interesting!)
    Tracking - yes
    Cals - over again (part of my 3 days of eating too much - did stay under maintenance on this day though so not terrible!)

    I love playing sports as my exercise, much more motivating for me than individual stuff. Although I do enjoy running and weights I'm not as consistent with those.