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May 31 Sign In
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?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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Just for interest sake, it would be interesting for group members to post what their goals for May was and how they went.
Mine was to:
- Maintain UAC tracking (Irrespective of "pass" days).
- Monitor weight (Target was -0.5kg (1 lbs) per week averaged over the month).
- Continue past any falterings (If I messed up yesterday, leave it behind and focus on the day at hand. Forgive the mistakes and move forward)
- Where possible try stay positive (Too many things in this life can drag you down).
Will post how I went on all of these with my daily check-in later.
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Mine was:
Do not exceed 2,000 calorie per day, maintenance (I exceeded 2 days). I did maintain.
Track everyday. I did that
Exercise every day. I did that.3 -
It's the last day!! The end is near!!
Here is my tentative list of Winner's Circle Members:
@fightingthetideofaging
@aeshippers
@craigo3154
@phoebelayla
@SephiraAllen
@SimonsChange
@pribud
Hurrah!! The official Winner's Circle post will be June 1. Congratulations and let me know if I have missed anyone!!
Please!
Rick3 -
Looks like @RangerRickL is also part of the winner's circle even if he is too modest to add himself.
My goals for May were:
1. To lose 2kg - lost 2.4kg this month
2. To run over 6km - I managed a couple of runs that were just under 7.5km
3. To add some strength training to my cardio - I have sort of done this but not entirely happy, need to find something more specific.
4. To make the winner's circle
Today was another good day. Cycled to work and home again in pretty good times. Did a 10 minute rowing machine warm up and one strength circuit (should be 2 but I left it a bit late this evening and thought 1 is better than nothing).
Tracking was good and calories under. I have reduced my calorie budget by 100 today as I've decided to go for a big push in June to try and get within 1kg of goal. As of this morning I have 2.9kg to lose.2 -
May 31
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 5km+ in 47 minutes (20+ mins when train delayed another 20+ mins between offices in the city).
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.
(apologies in advance for the long post to follow)
Now that all my calories for the day consumed, can report on goal progress for the month.
- Maintain UAC tracking (Irrespective of "pass" days).
No pass days.
Tracked every day. iPhone, iPad and Computer make this easy.
Every day below calorie target. Even when I recalculated target mid month.
Walked 20+ mins each day.
I also do bodyweight strength work every day (about 25 mins worth). A routine that is completely portable with the only equipment a towel. This means I can continue to do this even if I travel. I track the bodyweight strength work in my tracking. I have not been adding it to my UAC exercise target as I have achieved the minimum walking each day.
- Monitor weight (Target was -0.5kg (1 lbs) per week averaged over the month).
Overachieved in this department. Lost 4.3kg (9 lbs) from May 1 to May 31. This rate of reduction may not continue next month, but I can always hope.
I have at least 8kg (16 lbs) to reach goal, so not going to get there next month. Before Christmas would be nice though.
I hope to do at least 2.6kg next month. That would put me to where I was 11 years ago. But not going to be disappointed if I do not get there as long as I remain on track and healthy.
I weight daily so I can see fluctuations, but weekly progress is what I take note of.
- Continue past any falterings (If I messed up yesterday, leave it behind and focus on the day at hand. Forgive the mistakes and move forward)
Think I achieved this. Some days too far under, but not since recalculated target. Still managed to keep focus on the days ahead.
- Where possible try stay positive (Too many things in this life can drag you down).
Think I achieved this. Exercise definitely helped keep a good frame of mind.
Really though I would miss a day or two this month. Especially when my daily target was calculated to 6611kj (1580 kcal) mid month. I don't recall eating into exercise calories once.
I have recalculated daily based on current weight for next month (6443kj (1540 kcal)). I will recalculate each month dependent on progress. This way I stay on track.
Hope others managed to reach their goals for this month.
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last day of the month!!!
60min zumba (my favorite)
well tracked and within my calories.
shall look forward to a better june.3 -
It is great seeing what everyone's goals were and seeing the wonderful successes!! WTG @craigo3154, @aeshippers, @RangerRickL!!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of yours.
My goals were:
1. Hit 123 pounds (55.9Kg), and I did this plus just a little more. I started the month at 129.8lbs and ended at 122.2 for a 7.6 pound (3.5kg) weight loss. BMI 21.8--> 19.9.
2. Report in for every single day. Done.
3. Fit in all my clothes agin. Done.
4. Small increase in running without injury. Did it!
5. To feel good. I do!
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My goal for May was to build up a constent calorie log as that's something I slacked on before this challenge, and I gotta say it went well and it helped me learn abit about my eating habbits and what I should change. (Which is mainly my sodium intake)
Also lost 8 pounds which is great.
I'll be joining in next month with the goal to lose 10 Pounds and to lower my sodium levels.
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May has been a very busy and horrible slacking month. I'm ready for June!3
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Hey everyone! So I have fallen off the wagon but I'm back on! I know I already lost this thing but I figure I'll just continue to stay accountable
Yes weight lifted
Yes
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After posting earlier today, I remembered that another one of my goals was to lift weights three times per week. I went back through my logs and as long as I do it tonight, I will make my goal. So, now I have inspiration to lift tonight.4
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I think my goal got pretty basic just get through the month.
I got up early and exercised but as I was the opener I had to rush and get ready for work.
See everyone in June.2 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes did a 68minute walk shortly after I woke up, then went back for a 75 minute walk. Total of 8.2miles today
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes by far
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
It's been an amazing month thanks for having me 3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes..a 30 minute Step class, followed by a 30 minute Pump and Sculpt class in the morning, 45 minutes of strength training early afternoon, and a 45 minute Cardio Drumming class, followed by a 60 minute Hatha Yoga class this evening.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2 -
Yes, no, yes. Pretty good for a life-changing month.4
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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
My goal for the month was to stay under 1200 calories (decreasing carbs/increasing protein), to continue to lose weight and be more active. Some days were harder than others, but other than a planned cheat day, I was able to meet my goals and lose about 15 pounds.
Thanks for helping to keep me motivated!! 1 -
What a wonderful report from everyone!! This is why it's so rewarding for me to spend my time with all of you!
My last May report:
Calories: under by 398
Tracking: ok
Walking on the farm during a beautiful spring evening on the farm. See you in June!1 -
Hi everyone Crazy day today for me. Had all my pre-op appointments and X-Ray, ECG and bloodwork done. Good news is I misunderstood what the surgeon was going to do to my back and I am not having a fusion. He thinks that he will just have to do a decompression of the discs and clean up the spine! I knew he was not going to have to put in any rods but I thought he still had to do some fusing(goes to show my lack of medical understanding ) My recovery should be much easier than I expected. Yes I will have some pain but I have that already
Tonight I am totally exhausted and I am sure it has a lot to do with letting go of my fears and knowing now I can handle having both of us down for a while I CAN DO THIS!
My goals for this month were to maintain a positive attitude(which I have) Lose 5 lbs(Lost 3.1 happy with that, even with our weeks holiday!) and to make the winners circle again(which I think I did ) Overall it was a GREAT month!
Awesome to read about others successes, looking forward to June.........see you all then!
exercise yes but barely 30 minutes stationary bike
calories yes under
tracking everything!1 -
Yes x3
Again, I love seeing all the great reports. Thanks for being part of this special group.
Looking forward to seeing all of you in June!2 -
RangerRickL wrote: »Mine was:
Do not exceed 2,000 calorie per day, maintenance (I exceeded 2 days). I did maintain.
Track everyday. I did that
Exercise every day. I did that.
This means @RangerRickL should also be in the winners circle.
Well done Rick. Leading from the front.2
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