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RangerRickL
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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 to clarify: The Winner's Circle is a great goal.
As long as you are working to build the great UAC healthy habits, you don't need to leave the UAC even when you have more than 3 Pass days/month.
It's against the Doctor's orders!!!
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August 12
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 7 Km in 55 mins (hills).
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.
Busy day again today. Working on things around the house. Still got walk in before rain and nightfall. Looking forward to sleep and a less busy day tomorrow (hopefully).
As @RangerRickL. said, there is no need to stop posting even if you have more than 3 passes. We love to hear what you are doing, celebrate your victories and try help with your struggles.
UAC is all about building healthy habits. It is difficult. It takes persistence and dedication. Very hard to do alone.
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@slimpossible007 - Hope that pulled muscle isn't too painful hun. I can sympathise!
@cc3833 - I hope you still decide to stay with us throughout the month and you join us in Septembers UAC.
@markmacare - That workout sounds intense!
@salty_runner_girl - Great workouts yesterday.
@rangerrickL - love the sound of your horse, Shae. Glad you enjoyed your ride together, sounds really nice!
@Sandera2 - Great to hear you have the hiking bug too! A nice walk along your coastal route with your pooch! Just brilliant!
So today...
12th August.
Exercised?: Yes
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.
Workouts:- 5K run with Parkrun this morning. Beat my PB by 2 mins 26 secs! woohoo! Really pleased with myself there, ha!
Walking:-
Walk into town, around nature park, shopping, and back home.
8km walk with the woofies, mixed terrain/hills.
((21.6km in total))
Total steps walked today: 30,114 (including jog)
Total calories burned: 1221
Total calories consumed: 1380 / 1320 {used some of my exercises calories today due to having a tea while out and a nutrient snack}5 -
Pass day 1 -- hubby and I are celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary. Going to a Brewers game, spending the night away from home, out to late lunch now.5
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Yes x 3 for the past two days. Had a nice 7 mile run yesterday am. I'm at Stanford this weekend for son's soccer tournament. Nice weather here so will get in lots of walking.
Enjoy your weekends!5 -
and pass day 3 today
strained calf and shoulder still an issue ... but they have both improved
winners circle looking difficult to reach now .. but I will try my absolute best to have a perfect month from here on in, other than that my calories and tracking was fine5 -
I am so happy I just had to share. I got up this morning and decided I was going to have a pass day as I was still craving fish & chips and felt it was time...lol....We were going to go out for supper. I needed to get my haircut so my husband, dog and I went to town. They waited while I got my hair cut and then we went for a walk and I did a full 2K...woohoo, I have not been able to walk that far for ages. After that I was wondering about giving up the fish & chips , Bud suggested we go for lunch and share a 2 piece dinner as he knew I have been craving it for well over 3 weeks. We did that and I had 1 piece of fish and about a quarter of the fries (water as my drink) and was fully satisfied...woohoo...when we got home I typed in the restaurant Joey's only and our meal was in there! It was 1,022 calories. I charted 1/2 (which I didn't have) and it was 511 calories. It fit right in to my plan for the day and I have lots of calories left! I now have no intention of using a pass day! WOOHOO YAY ME! I am happy happy and soooo proud of myself, for both achievements9
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RangerRickL wrote: »
Just to clarify: The Winner's Circle is a great goal.
As long as you are working to build the great UAC healthy habits, you don't need to leave the UAC even when you have more than 3 Pass days/month.
It's against the Doctor's orders!!!
I know.. but unfortunately I am out of passes.. no winners circle this month!2 -
@lamlam2013 - Happy Anniversary!
@pribud - Great to hear how well you did on the walk! Brought me a smile reading how lunch went, Whooop!!
@trixsey1 - Way to go topping the PB..really great day of exercise!
@Sandera2 - Woo hoooo, the hiking bug is a good one to catch!!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes..90 minute walk
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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Heh! Well here is me not leaving. School starts on Monday. That will get me kind of more regular on exercise because I seldom drive there.
I got Buddy for another school year. We're going to have fun. Actually I think I have him for the rest of his elementary days. I will either get him to walk or we'll have fun. One or the other. Maybe both.5 -
Today was a lovely Saturday:).
We started off, bright and early, with a workout. I did 2 hours of cycling--a lot of hills. Awesome workout. Slow and steady did 22 miles and had an average heart rate of 143. I like to include these low heart rate days, for variety.
I followed the workout, immediately, with 2 hours of yard work--weeding, pruning, and carrying the watering can and doing A LOT of watering. I baby my plants and give them an extra drink even on the days that the automatic sprinklers give them a drink:)
Exercise: yes
Calories: yes, including wine (which I measured) and chocolate (which I also measured
Tracking: yes, everything
Happy Saturday and Sunday, all!5 -
@pribud what a fantastic day ... fish and chips AND within calories .. and also a MASSIVE well done on the 2KM walk
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Got 2 miles in and some bodyweight training gonna hike again on monday
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
(50.24 / 140) Mile Goal4 -
My wife, Rose, and I are celebrating my birthday in downtown Chicago. We went for a 4 hour city walk. The weather was perfect and the streets were overflowing with very happy people of all ages & ethnicity.
Calories: under by a very small margin, but under
Tracking: ok
Exercise: more than usual by a lot6 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes--no dogs to walk today so I exercised around the house
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. I saw a really good explanation of how I operate from another member: keep to a predictable routine for breakfast and lunch. Then if dinner is rich and high-calorie, you know your limit, so don't eat so much.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Dog walk plus a walk over the Wetlands before it got too hot
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No, my best friend left to go home today (she lives between London and Singapore) and I ate my feelings
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes, it's not pretty
3rd pass day. I am out of the winners circle but I am going to keep posting
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3 yesses today. A windy 15km bike with a partially flat tire! Totally forgot to fill it before I headed out. Rode fine, just a bit more resistance than usual.3
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@trixey1, 5k itself is great, but beating you personal best, even better, congratulations!
@pribud, hey, I'm proud of you too! working fish and chips into your day, and walking 2k.
@RangerRickL , Happy Birthday.
Today is pass #1 for me. It's possible I was under the wire, but I'm not sure so I'll let it go. I walked 2miles with my dog today, ate sparingly, but tonight my friend moved to a new place and we christened it with a fine bottle of wine, chicken and mushrooms cooked in wine, butter, cream, tarragon with baguette. It was so freaking good!
Last month, when I took pass days, I went for it, all-day-long. Milk and sugar in coffee, lots of bread, beer pizza etc. This month, one decadent meal on a pass day does the trick. I knew I'd probably go over tonight, but I didn't use it as an excuse to pork out all day. I just feel better on a healthy diet. The important thing is, I don't feel deprived, I can indulge in an occasional decadent meal, and get back on track.5 -
@RangerRickL: I love the Dr. Who reference! Happy Birthday Weekend to you!
@pribud: Your enthusiasm is so fun! Congrats on your NSV!
@lamlam2013: Happy Anniversary!
@Slimpossible007: I hope you heal quickly!
My husband took off today on a 3 week overseas vacation with his 88 year old mom. She's really an inspiration; she takes Tai Chi and tap dancing, plus volunteers at a local food bank! I've cleaned out the fridge and freezer of all junk food and had tons of time to exercise.
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A gorgeous day in Tacoma! It rained just a little in the middle of the night and our air is finally feeling cleaner. First day I have been able to see Mt. Rainier since the wildfires began in B.C.
Exercise~ Daily Stretch and then Strong Curves Program today. Added weight to my Bench Press and Dead Lifts, but still struggling with lunges. My right knee started hurting pretty bad. I decided I would ditch the lunges and just do some squats. Nope-same pain in right knee. Finished everything else, but not pushing it on the knee issue. Also did 195 crunches for the Ab Challenge that I joined for this month. I am really not finding it all that challenging, but I will finish it because I am not a quitter.
Tracking~all on track according to my phone! The laptop version of MFP is trying to say I went over by one. I obviously need a new laptop!
Calories-0 left
Did not weigh today after the pizza last night. Even though the pizza fit my calories, I knew the second I woke up that I was retaining water. I do not do well with too much salt at all! Weighing in first thing tomorrow to make sure I am still in my maintenance range.
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GREAT DAY TODAY!
EXERCISE YES 2k WALK...WOOHOO! plus housework
calories yes 1496/1490 borrowed 6 from my workout 374 calories
tracking yes everything
14 glasses of water
still have all 3 of my pass days...whoop whoop!
@RangerRickL Happy Birthday sounds like you and Rose had a GREAT day to!
My birthday is the 22nd.
@hawkins410 Good for you to cleanse your fridge and freezer Hope the 3 weeks alone goes good. Thank you for the kind comment!
@getrealgirl I hear you about salt. I use to be a salt addict, now that I don't use much I really feel it if I eat something salty, Chinese food and pizza being right up there!
@Sandera2 Thanks. The not splurging on a pass day is a huge NSV for you too!
@Slimpossible007 I hope your healing is quick! Once we get the exercise bug it is very hard to keep us down...lol Thanks for the kind words!
@LoraineGB tomorrow is a new day today is now the past. Hang in there!
@cardio_enthusiast WOW 4 hours of workout! You are amazing!
@fightingthetideofaging thank you so much for your positive comments...I am glad I made you smile
@trixsey1 woohoo way to go on your PB! Your workouts and calories burned always amaze me. You are doing awesome!
@craigo3154 Your walks are getting faster! You must be feeling good about your time!
@IamIam2013 Happy anniversary! Enjoy!
@SimonsChange Hope the weather agrees for your hiking on Monday
@loopydo2017 Sounds like you had quite the bike ride today. Good for you hanging in there!
@pcotter54 Sounds like you have come up with a plan that works for you. Sometimes that is the hardest part. Good for you!
@phoebelayla Good run today, Hope the soccer tournament goes well. I remember those days!
@bocasdelbadbob Sounds like you are looking forward to another school year! Enjoy!
Good night everyone! Wishing everyone a Happy Sunday!5 -
Yes x3
I took the kids swimming only to find that the pool has changed their timetable and it was adults only lane swim... Grrr, two disappointed kids and one disappointed dad. Too much on today to go back later.
3 Hours of house work, I'm definitely counting it as it really got my heart rate up.
Afternoon on the beach with friends, and we had some small kids in tow so the 30 min round trip actually took about an hour, but it still counts...
Fish and Chips with two portions of mushy peas (I should have checked who actually wanted them before ordering!) and a single beer but thanks to that housework I'm still on target for Calories.
My daily weigh in was a disappointment, flat/up for the last 5 days. But I'm learning better expectations, I'm still averaging 1.5lbs a week, which is more than I should expect on a average deficit of 465 cal for that same period (So I need to expect progress to slow down further). I'm just starting to weight train (plus plenty of salt on that fish and chips) so I'm pretty sure that it's changes in water that are causing this current stall, I know that if I keep consistent on the calories good things will happen. Yes, I think I actually do believe it this time.1 -
Yes x 3
Sorry not to post more lately, I'm away for the weekend at my in laws for their Ruby 40th anniversary. Party later today (sunday-I'm writing this a day late!) They live on an island so I've enjoyed some beach walks. Internet has been a bit sporadic so I'll be brief today but wow! So much shared: health, family, friendships, worries, celebrations, frustrations, successes, progress and set backs. Life! You're all amazing UACers whatever you're currently going through. Life is fragile and up and down.
I had my biggest victory to date yesterday. I said a polite "no thank you' with a smile to my mother in law up to 100times. Maybe 1000 actually as some were ten a minute and we're still talking! I've shared before that she's a feeder while watching her own weight and emotionally pushes me to have food and drink "but it took ages to make/I bought it especially/I got it just for you /it won't keep/it was expensive/oh it will make me happy/ you're not developing an eating disorder like my daughter are you/etc etc" to any father Ted fans Mrs Doyle "go on, go on, go on!" Aaaaaagh! But for the first time ever while visiting ( 8years?!)I've stayed below my calorie goal and I feel great! I think part of the happiness is the relief she might finally stop pushing food and alcohol on me on future too. Well, I can hope! And today there will be about 45 guests and she can focus on what they're having instead! Yay! Thanks for letting me share(vent!). I feel better for it!7 -
Aug 12
Exercise: 3 miles walking
Calories: under
Tracked: Yes!!!3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 90 minute walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2 -
August 12
Exercise. Yes
Calories. Yes
Tracked. Yes1 -
Late check in
Yes x 3 !0 -
Uhm moved house so burned somr calories there yes. Tracked everything yes honey tryna lose some pounds. Target caloties yea even if i was craving some coffee late at night0
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Sorry, I am catching up on the discussions. I am back in the U.S. My friends and I had an amazing trip hiking the Canadian Rockies!
Exercise? Yes; 4+ hours of hiking
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes
On this day, we hiked the Johnson Canyon. It was another long, uphill hike, but the view at the end was incredible! It was a difficult climb, and unfortunately, I saw many people struggling to keep up. At one point, I saw a man pressuring his little girl (no older than 7) to continue on the hike, even though she was crying of exhaustion. I can't pretend to know their situation, or even what it must be like to be a parent. I support parents who want to instill healthy habits into their children's lives. However, my philosophy is to enjoy my exercise. I feel that if I push myself too far, I will quit and spiral into a no exercise lifestyle. When I saw this little girl, my heart broke for her. I feel like that kind of exposure will not only ruin her outlook on exercise, but for enjoying the outdoors altogether. Sorry, I'll step off of my soap box. It is just a prominent memory from that day, and I felt that this group may understand where I am coming from and may offer their own opinions on the matter.1 -
@pears734 Fantastic Hiking, I’m a little bit jealous. I love hiking now but I still remember being dragged over a high moor on a hot day with insufficient drink as a school child. I know that my kids will moan and sometimes need to be pushed a little to get past some hard effort but it's easy to confuse pushing a kid for their sake with a selfish desire to reach the goal. I was proud to walk up Snowdon with my Son (aged 10) and I was prepared to turn round part way if needed but in fact he set a slightly faster pace than me!. I didn't take my daughter (7) because I thought it would be too much for her. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales at just over 1000m (3500ft) and is very touristy, so has lots of well established trails.2