Sign-ins, November 1

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

It's a new month!!
Let's congratulate 3 of our UAC members who finished October in the Winner's Circle:
@2020pinktogo
@fearlessinmy3rdact
@MiamiSeoul
To finish in the Winner's Circle, you sign in daily, or account for all days. Track all food intake (including bites, tastes and licks), plus do at least 20 minutes of activity that burns some extra calories; and keep your calorie intake under your chosen limit.
Nobody looks at your diary...you are on your honor to be accountable and truthful.
You may elect to use a Pass-Day for up to 3 days in one month.

RangerRickL

For everyone new and returning, please go to Introductions and introduce yourselves. Some folks are shy and others are not. Please share what you are comfortable sharing. It works best when we share enough that we come to see each other as friends sharing a journey.
The Number One virtue in the UAC is Accountability. If you choose to be accountable with the group and track; be active and eat less than your chosen limit...You will Succeed!!
Welcome to the UAC team!

SweetPeasMom55

Morning Rick so first day yesterday at the other branch. LOL Main branch is very strict and pretty busy this one is laid back and they are hilarious. I have made a decision I don't mind helping out but I really like structure so the main office is where I need to work.
exercise is done and I just need to pack a lunch. til later

MiamiSeoul

Congratulations everyone who made it through October! Winners Circle or not, we're all in this together. Let's go get our goals!

Sunnysided1

Date: November, 1 2016
Pass Day
Le sigh. I ate yesterday's dinner after midnight today, ( unos bogo pizza!) So I am already over calories. Dinner is often where I fail for the day. Too much wishful thinking.

EbnyIvry

November 1

This time of year is tough for me (Halloween, my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas). So many opportunities for straying from my eating plan. But, I'm back for November and I did a spinning workout this morning. Thanks, Rick, for your encouragement.

fitqueenbess

Only three made it to the winner's circle in October? This might be harder than I thought!

am_change

Date: 1st November
Exercised?: Yes but just walking for today. Walked a few miles outside for an hour and a half pushing buggy.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Phew, day 1 complete!

jtkatch

November 1

Pass ....I am so upset I have to pass so early on in this challenge. I Got my letter today saying my position has been abolished! I have worked at a psychiatric hospital as a behavior therapist for the past 25 years and now no more!

Yesterday I couldn't eat! Crying
Today I was mad and ate my emotions.

Tomorrow will be better.

fearlessinmy3rdact

jtkatch wrote: »

November 1

Pass ....I am so upset I have to pass so early on in this challenge. I Got my letter today saying my position has been abolished! I have worked at a psychiatric hospital as a behavior therapist for the past 25 years and now no more!

Yesterday I couldn't eat! Crying
Today I was mad and ate my emotions.

Tomorrow will be better.

Sorry to hear about the job loss,especially after that many years. That stinks!! Big hug!!!

fearlessinmy3rdact

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 90 minute walk, 60 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

@jtkatch think of it as a check book you didn't eat the day before which left you with a balance which you ate today. It'll all work out in the end. I believe crying burns calories too.

Stay positive it'll all work out.

Yes x 3 11/1/16

MiamiSeoul

jtkatch wrote: »

November 1

Pass ....I am so upset I have to pass so early on in this challenge. I Got my letter today saying my position has been abolished! I have worked at a psychiatric hospital as a behavior therapist for the past 25 years and now no more!

Yesterday I couldn't eat! Crying
Today I was mad and ate my emotions.

Tomorrow will be better.

How awful! Keep your head up, we're all here whenever you need to vent!

MiamiSeoul

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
180 minutes = 90 minute walk + 6 minutes Rajio Taiso + 15 minutes 30 Day Abs + Legs + Glutes Challenge + 20 minutes stretching + 4 minutes Sumo Squats + 25 minutes 30 Day Shred + 20 minutes SworkIt stretching

Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

bocasdelbob

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]

MrsHollingsworthThomas

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes; 30 min on treadmill
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes; 23 calories to spare!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes; finishinf my food log now!

Successful day 1!

MrsHollingsworthThomas

jtkatch wrote: »

November 1

Pass ....I am so upset I have to pass so early on in this challenge. I Got my letter today saying my position has been abolished! I have worked at a psychiatric hospital as a behavior therapist for the past 25 years and now no more!

Yesterday I couldn't eat! Crying
Today I was mad and ate my emotions.

Tomorrow will be better.

So sorry to hear it. Sometimes these stresses happen at the worst times. I'm a terrible stress eater, so i definitely know this struggle!
Stay positive and look forward to new better things to come!
Back on track tomorrow!

fitqueenbess

Pass ....I am so upset I have to pass so early on in this challenge. I Got my letter today saying my position has been abolished! I have worked at a psychiatric hospital as a behavior therapist for the past 25 years and now no more!

Yesterday I couldn't eat! Crying
Today I was mad and ate my emotions.

Tomorrow will be better.[/quote]

missjones513

Exercise? Yes, DB cardio sculpt for 32 minutes
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes

jtkatch

I love MFP family! Thank you all for your encouraging words. I am hoping , I want, I am determined tomorrow will be better....helps that it's my day off! Yay. Don't have to face them all!!

I will check in tomorrow in better spirits with a positive outcome...fingers crossed and running shoes on to work out

fitqueenbess

Sorry jkatch- I didn't copy this quote correctly.

25 years! How upsetting for you. It's great that you were even able to post this.

For me:
Exercise: Yes, 1600 meter swim
Calories: yes
Tracking: yes

Shutterbuggg

Exercise for 20? - Yes! Took 2 walks at work breaks, then a one hour CrossFit class
Stay within my calorie budget? - Yes! And ate fairly healthy
Track of everything? - Yes!

Woo hoo! 1 down 29 to go

RangerRickL

Wow! It is going to take me a bit to greet you all personally! I have responded to everyone who signed in to the UAC Introductions. I'm glad you are on the team.
I usually try to reach out and encourage you via your own MFP site.
My report today:
Exercise in the morning: 33 minutes at 4 mph, and then in the late afternoon, I spent another 30+ minutes walking in the woods
Calories: under my limit
Tracking: Ok

phoebelayla

jtkatch wrote: »

November 1

Pass ....I am so upset I have to pass so early on in this challenge. I Got my letter today saying my position has been abolished! I have worked at a psychiatric hospital as a behavior therapist for the past 25 years and now no more!

Yesterday I couldn't eat! Crying
Today I was mad and ate my emotions.

Tomorrow will be better.

What??! What a shock this must be, not to mention insulting and stressful. I can only hope that this turn of events turns into an opportunity for you that you didn't even know you wanted. We are routing for you!

phoebelayla

@fearlessinmy3rdact, @2020pinktogo, and @MiamiSeoul - You all are awesome! Inspiring and strong. Way to go!!

phoebelayla

and for me today:
Yes x 3

CheekyRunner

November 1

I did a 2.5 hour hike today at the Niagara Falls gorge. Lots of stairs ascending and descending. I'm sure I burnt off the Halloween candy I had last night!

I tracked my food and stayed in my calorie goal for the day.

RangerRickL

@mshollingsworth
Hi Ms. H,
For some reason, I cannot connect to your site via the usual process. Thank you for joining the UAC Team!
Best wishes, RangerRickL, just, Rick

Trnava

My exercise was the elliptical for 20 mins at 430 am and mowing/raking leaves for 90 mins tonight. I tracked absolutely everything and came in 300 under my calorie goal (like that ever happens...) Thought about having a mini candy bar since I have "spare" calories, but I'm still full from my spicy chicken dinner and I don't want to risk a sugar binge. I refilled my water bottle and closed the kitchen for the night instead.

ncfitbit

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 90 minutes tennis clinic, + 50 minutes walk/run
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

@jtkatch , I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your job! My training is in psych, too. I used to work in an outpatient children's clinic associated with the psychiatric hospital and they shut it down because of budget cuts as well. Hang in there!