Sign-ins, November 14

RangerRickL
RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
edited November 13 in Social Groups
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
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    It's the middle of the month and let's focus on Non-Scale-Victories. Just to make sure that you do not over focus on that gosh darn scale, take a look at the list in the image. Please tell us one or more of your November NSVs.
    Mine is this: Even though I have traveled and had some not-to-well days, my fitness levels have been up and all of my clothes fit great.
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  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    Just finished my Monday morning Active Stretch, then 34 minutes of Cardio/Strength intervals. Whew!
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,284 Member
    Going to go hit the trails for a nice run this morning.
    NSV's:
    1. Making great high protein low carb food choices with appropriately stocked kithchen for past two weeks.
    2. Reading menu and planning ahead on eat eating out last night. That took the stress out of it and I just has fun with hubby and friends, with zero regrets later.
    3. Planning ahead and bringing my own food on my weekend family sports' extravaganzas. The multi-game/cities are just a way of life for our family, so having a plan is the way to go. (Now to conquer the long call weekends in the hospital with all the treats tempting me there).
    4. I did notice some shirts fitting a little better yesterday.
  • am_change
    am_change Posts: 1,010 Member
    Exercise: yes, lots of walking and tidying today
    Tracking: yes, every last mouthful
    Calories: amazingly yes! I was expecting to have gone over. My husband started a new job today and so we had some champagne to celebrate but even after logging that too I had about 150 calories left over. Phew!

    November NSVs: my jeans have got really loose and only stay up with a belt. I can walk/hike faster and further.
  • bocasdelbob
    bocasdelbob Posts: 134 Member
    NSV, I don't know. I still have some t-shirts that are large and x-large. If I wear those I look emaciated. Geesh, I am a medium now. Wedding band, that poster talks about that. I changed back to my small one from 20 years ago. My big one falls off.

    I will have minimal exercise today. I am still going to count it as 20 minutes though. I gave my little buddy some personal training today. That is the ticket. I am a personal trainer now. I always wanted to be one of those.
    Buddy had some good focus today. We got him up to the edge of what his spirit could handle. It has to be fun or have a potential for fun. What else would motivate a little guy. Curiosity? I like taking him where he is curious. Walk through the hall of the first and second grade building. He likes looking in windows and doors of classrooms. Look at those kids. What are they doing? I always wonder what his perception is of other kids. He sees them sitting quietly making their letters. He sees them running, jumping, dancing, prancing. Is that motivating?

    Oh, November NSVs. I guess I am talking much longer term NSV.
  • fearlessinmy3rdact
    fearlessinmy3rdact Posts: 352 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yep...30 minute Step class, 30 minute Pump and Sculpt class, 45 minute walk on treadmill, 60 minute Body WorX class, 30 minutes strength training.
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yep
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep

    November NSVs; shoulder rehab is coming along well, I'm able to lift a bit more weight without as much pain, and endurance is increasing due to adding more cardio.
  • sal144
    sal144 Posts: 184 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

    NSV: eating healthier, resisting or limiting tempting foods

  • Shutterbuggg
    Shutterbuggg Posts: 196 Member
    Exercise- I took a really walk long break to get away from my desk today. Absolutely beautiful weather today so I did extra laps. I also went to the gym today.
    Calories/Tracking- I logged everything and stayed well under my goal.
  • SylviazSpirit
    SylviazSpirit Posts: 694 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, did 84 min today plus cleaning
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,284 Member
    A resounding yes x 3!
    Ran an hour and walked 45 min. Gorgeous, peaceful sunny day.
    At seitan for dinner (not my fav, but will eat in for the protein) which really boosted my protein intake for the day.
  • phoebelayla
    phoebelayla Posts: 1,284 Member
    NOVEMBER 14
    Exercise: Yes - 45 minute wooded lunch mini-hike up to the south cove ridge, Body Pump after work (got to stay the entire 60 minutes class - woo hoo)
    Calories: Yes - however, I bailed on dinner and just ate cereal...not the best choice...
    Tracking: Yes
    NSV - Two weeks into this challenge and I feel as if I have a new tool in my tool box! Y'all! I look forward to ending the day by tidying up (closing) the kitchen, brushing my teeth and reading & making my post. Good or bad, it puts an end to my eating day. Kinda healing, really.

    I have a mental image each night of the kitchen closing down. In reality, we have an open floor plan and there are not doors to the kitchen. In my mind, sliding metal doors come all around and close it down. Some nights, I need to put the locks and chains on those doors too! I love checking in with this group once I have had dinner and "completed" my day as well.
  • EmilyCowlard2016
    EmilyCowlard2016 Posts: 84 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - Leg day! 60 min strength training
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

    NSV's: My pants are definitely fitting looser and I'm on the last notch on my belt. I guess I have to get a new one. Also, I'm back down to a size 8 which was my original goal, but I'm going to keep going and loose another 15 to 20lbs. Making it to the gym every morning before work is also a HUGE for me. I never thought I would be a "morning person" let a lone a "morning workout person"! And, I'm feeling stronger and have fitness goals instead of just weight loss goals. Loving my new lifestyle :)
  • pears734
    pears734 Posts: 496 Member
    Exercise: Yes; 55 min run and 34 min strength training
    Calories: Yes
    Tracking: Yes

    NSV: I have been increasing the weights used in my strength exercises. Today, I pressed 260 lbs on the seated leg press, which is about 100 lbs more than I pressed when I began strength training. My heart rate is lower during cardio, and I am able to run farther in the same amount of time. Sometimes, fitness progross motivates me to keep exercsing more than losing weight
  • tyshieha
    tyshieha Posts: 76 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes I went to the gym and I got on the elliptical for 30 min

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

    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?Yes
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