Daily check in
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The Challenge:
Each day at check in, plz tell us the following:
1) What type of exercise you did & how did it go.
2) How was your nutrition for the day, good and or not so good.
3) Make a positive comment to the previous post of yours.
Each time you check in, give yourself one point for each of the following:
Checking in = 1, Logging nutrition = 1, Doing a workout = 1, Making a positive post to a peer = 1.
Keep a running tally at the bottom of you post, example: Daily 4 - Weekly 8 (if your on the 2nd week, etc.).
At the end of the week, who ever has the most points will be crowed King or Queen for the day and have the honor of knowing you kicked butt!
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Good article. How much exercise it takes to burn off food.
http://www.lifehack.org/347871/infographic-that-shows-how-much-exercise-you-need-burn-off-these-food
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Shawna – You had an exceptional day, so keep rocking it! (and thank you)
Jperdomo – Your body deserved a rest day, great job on listening to your body!
MommaBeare – Do not be so hard on yourself! You walked the dogs and that is moving!
Somedays we will have a killer workout and some days we wont. Do your best and forget the rest!
Hotmamma – What can I say, you’re a hot mamma, keep kicking butt!
Lschreiber – You’re eating healthy making good choices and exercising, sounds like your doing great to me!
Kbranch – you are usually very consistent, we all will have days that aren’t perfect but, you didn’t eat that pizza and you worked out, Keep pushing it!
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Importance of eating fruits and vegetables
http://time.com/4920832/fruit-vegetables-legumes-servings/3 -
Enjoyed playing tennis today morning and evening but I need to work on getting in some other types of exercise. Did good today on calorie intake although I'm not sure that I'm recording the right amounts in my log. I am not very good at measuring like 1 cup vs 1 1/2 cups.1
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Wednesday Check-in
Nutrition:
Calorie (20% deficit goal range: 1171/1188) - 945
Macro (goal range: 99/119c, 44/47f, 87/93p) – 92c/33f/76p
Water (goal min: 68/80 oz) - 59.5
Overall better day.
Fitness:
5/3/1, Cycle 5, Week 3 - Bench Day
Steps - 4862
Gym replaced the half squat rack with a new squat cage. It's great for safety, at least now I don't need spotter, but overall dimensions are small, it's going to be interesting. Really nice new layout but not enough maneuvering space around the equipment, hopefully they'll fine tune the it...
@kathyNKCSD welcome to the group!
@kbranch75, when I was more careful with logging I used to budget my calories/macros to include pizza on Fridays. So totally understand!
@lschreiber78 welcome to the group!
@hotmammatotwogirls great to see you again!2 -
Found an article on late night eating. The part about sleep and hormones was particularly interesting: http://www.chatelaine.com/health/diet/late-night-snacking-has-side-effects-for-hormones-and-health/1
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Great job everyone! Yesterday I didn't feel so hot but kept it together . If you don't eat enough one day you seem to drag the next. Today I feel great-went to gym: ab machines, planks , leg press, dips and 50 minutes sweating on the stationary bike. Looking outside at the dark clouds coming but hope to play 18 holes of golf in an hour. Eating clean so far-toughest time for me is late afternoon which is yet to come. Thank you all for the motivation and the leadership intotennis:)
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@hotmammatotwogirls: started 3 days ago with the group.
I did ketogenics back in January for almost 2 months and dropped 22 pounds. I had huge results and my body also doesn't like a lot of carbs (mine were doing something to my insulin, forgot the terminology), which hurt me when I realized it because I could easily be a vegetarian. After doing it back in January, it was awesome and I loved seeing changes, so I kinda forgot about carbs and got used to "good fats" . I mean my fat bombs are bacon grease, coconut oil, bacon, ghee, garlic, and cream cheese.
I probably won't get the results I did back then because my work outs are very low key, I had open heart surgery 7 weeks ago, so my run is about the speed of a kid on a tricycle lol
My favorite part, I do not like to count calories, it's depressing
No calorie counting, you just have to make sure your fat is higher than anything and carbs are less than 30 (I shoot for 25). 0 -
Check in – Day 4
Tennis drills for 1 ½ hrs & completed P90X3 CVX, cardio with wieghts, tough workout.
Nutriontion: Started off great but, made the mistake of not taking snacks while out and about so by the time I got home I was starving and ate what I could get my hands on! Tried an apple but, that didn’t cut it so made some bad choices. Did better with dinner and had a spinage salad. So my day will end in the books as good.
Day 4 – weekly 15
Kbranch – Thanks for sharing!
KathyNK – you’re moving and grooving but verity is the spice of life. A trick I use; your palm is equal to 1 cup. Hope that helps! Keep on swinging!
Giusa – Ecellent day & great to see you too! smiley:
Crazychicken – love the name, lol Thanks for the article
Avoid – Exceptional day and for seeing you need to fuel that beautiful body to keep it strong! Afternoon is hard time for me too! Strong and steady!
Mommabeare – You are a warrior and a inspiration! You’ll do fantastic but, don’t over do it! Listen to your mamma, lol (me)
Keep pushing forward ladies, you're doing great!!!!
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Check In Day 4
Workout: PIYO Core- ouch!
Nutrition: Under calories
Water: must increase not hitting my daily goal -ugh
@hotmamatotwogirls: thanks I'm trying.0 -
Thanks for everyone sharing their struggles and also posting articles. I find that having food prepared really helps, to include chicken or some other protein. Is a pain, but it's something to turn to when super hungry or take with when in a hurry. I'm constantly cutting fruit and veggies and sautéing chicken or turkey and make enough for 3-4 days at a time. I've listened to myself and figured out that when I'm hungry, I'm hungry for bad choices, but if I make good choices, the only thing I really wanted was to feel full.
Peeps are kicking butt out there. Just do what you can. Anything is better than nothing.
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I didn't get a chance to exercise last couple of days but ate good. Today I ate very good and got in 90 minutes at a tennis lesson and then 30 minutes on treadmill.1
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DAY 4 (I typed mine up and forget to hit enter, closed my tab=lost all ) so here I go again.
walked the dogs, walk/ran to the gym, set a goal of .50 miles without stopping on treadmill, Legs on the machine: press, curl, extension, seated, inner/outer thigh. Tried 2 arms: incline press and tridips.
Walk/ran home which was horrible because it was so hot by then and running into the wind.
WAY TO GO Susan! You tennis beast. Bam, I'll catch up to you running one day.
Yesterday was 7 weeks post open heart surgery, so still keeping it low.
Ketogenics is still rolling. I try to do my menus the night before.
Bam and pizza, me and wine. MY GOSH! I wanted some wine tonight soooooo bad... but no alcohol on Keto.. so at a fat bomb lmao
GOOD JOB ALL
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Woo, @MommaBeare You absolutely killed it at the gym, and to/from it. Amazing!
Day 4:
2 hour walk this morning. 15 min run on treadmill this evening, with 15 mins using weight machines. Ate very well, stayed within calorie goal, zero junk food, not even one craving oddly. 6 cups of water. Hit 20,000 steps again.
Daily=4, Weekly=must check previous days, too sleepy to do so now.1 -
Thursday Check-in
Nutrition:
Calorie (20% deficit goal range: 1171/1188) - 1349
Macro (goal range: 99/119c, 44/47f, 87/93p) – 112c/67f/80p
Water (goal min: 68/80 oz) - forgot to track...
Went over calories but macros are better.
Fitness:
5/3/1, Cycle 5, Week 3 - DeadLift Day
Failed on my last set, would have been a PR too. Right now, with this injury, can't push myself. I'll get it next time!
Steps - 4178+++, after charging forgot to put it back on so not accurate, it would have been such a good step day too.
Today's Check-in
Nutrition:
Fridays are the days I use up the balance of my budgeted calories. I'll need to get back into the swing of it.
Fitness:
5/3/1, Cycle 5, Week 3 - OverHead Press Day
Better than I thought, never thought I would reach #40 again. Not my PR but I'm getting there. Half way done this cycle, might try another program after this...
@shawna_25 - wow, WTG, you rocked it!
@MommaBeare - you're doing great!
@jperdomo79 - look at you, under calories! I'm struggling with water too.
@kbranch75 - food prep really helps. sometimes when i'm feel hungry it's actually dehydration.
@susannachtigall - it's all a balance. great job keeping active and intake!
@intotennis - YOU are doing awesome girl!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone, see you on Monday!1 -
DAY 5: CHECK IN:
Walked the dog, did yard work, cleaned up the house, and am about to go do some shavasana. I love doing it to clear my head and get some good breathing in. I still can't get my spirometer to max
I stuck to my menu so far and am getting nervous because football season is about to open and I can't do football without beer...... SOS! So what are the odds of finding a low carb, gluten free beer LMAOOOOOOO I need willpower.
@shawn_25 I wish you could see what I considered walk run to the gym, you'd giggle with me. The gym is .60 miles down the road LOL I wish I could say it was 3 miles I have to count light posts because I am just learning how to 'breath' since I never had full capacity of my lungs, it's all new to me. 4 light posts and I'm about to pass out
You guys are very inspirational and going at it.
@glusa my son tried to get me to do the macro, but I kept messing it up and just went to kept.
@avoid150 sure miss playing golf with hubby and meeting that drink cart for my Bloody Mary's Give me a few more months, and some cooler weather.
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Thursday Check In
Workout: legs/abs
Nutrition: stayed on Calorie goal of 1600
Reached my water goal
Way to go everyone !!! Love reading all the posts on here .
Thanks Sheri for putting together this group.
Friday Check In
Workout Arms/Cardio
Nutrition was good today, I made a big pot of Chili for dinner. So good !!!
Reached my water goal
Happy September Everyone !!! What's everyone's goal for the month.
I'm going to try and lose 4 pounds. My ultimate goal is to lose 30 pounds by March 1st.
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Checking in too. I did NOT want to work out today. I tried to tell myself I need a break but I went anyway. I did 30 min hard elliptical and 10 min on stair machine. This morning I walked my dog 1.75mi. I gave into pizza, but it was Papa Murphy's thin crust garlic chicken and only had 1.5pcs. So not bad and I got it out of my system and I can control the portion, I think. I filled up on a little chicken, water and a whole tomato with balsamic vinegar before I ate pizza.
I love to read everyone's workouts. HIIT, yard work, cardio, strength, walking... it all counts. Thanks to the group for inspiring me.
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Check in – Day 5
Completed P90X3 isometrix, kind of like yoga on steroids, lol I did my best and I’ll forget the rest. After my workout I went to the driving range and worked on hitting the little ball better!
Nutrition – Good day
Jperdome – PIYO Core sounds like an ouch, keep kicking it! You’re doing wonderful!
SusanN – We can’t always get in a full exercise day but, eating healthy is awesome! A friend of mine told me about this app, called “7 minute” workout so, maybe next time you find your short on time, try that. wink:
Mommabeare – Exceptional workout but, don’t over do it post surgery. I’m a wino too and it can be really hard so good for you to hold strong! (maybe O’doles?)
Shawna – Super day all around, no cravings is awesome!
Giusa – You are a “steady eddy”, great day(s) Keep kicking butt!
Jorange – You should be proud of yourself, I believe your 1st few post talked about caving into junk food, excellent job for not caving in, High Five!!!!
Hotmamma – Excellent days , are you doing a program or just your own routine? I loved that you’ve set goals, such a great idea. I will complete P90X3 as scheduled and eat as clean as I can.
Kbranch - It must of been the day, I had to push myself too on my workout. You got your workout done, you ate good so there is nothing wrong with having a treat once in awhile and kept your portion in control, so good for you!
Keep Pushing Forward ladies, you’re doing awesome!!!!
Day 4 – weekly 19
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Thanks Sheri for the awesome recap and positive words1
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Check In Day 5
Workout: treadmill on 15% :-)
Nutrition: under calories
Water: yes! Reached 1/2 body weight in ounces
@giusa: the struggle is real with water- nice to know I'm not the only one. Nice PR on the Weights- I love lifting but haven't tried going to heavy.
@jorange88: way to go and stay the course! You got this!
@Hotmamamaaotwogirls: you rock! Way 2go
@Kbranch75: I've been there many times, getting up early and convincing myself to workout but all I keep reminding myself is that if it was EASY than everyone would do it and I do it anyways! Awesome job!
@Intotennis; thank you! You started this and because of you we are all " PUSHING FORWARD" you got this! Can't stop now :-)3 -
Wow, can't believe it's day 5 already. Congrats to everyone who survived the workweek!!
Besides work (which is pretty physical), all I did was go for a 2-hour walk after my shift. Oh yeah, I also bought a new ab wheel which I tested out but I wouldn't consider that a work-out. I'll give it a real go tomorrow. Stayed within my calorie budget and drank a bit over 8 cups of water. Hit 18,000 steps as well.
My goal is to fit into my winter clothes when winter approaches. I really don't want to buy an entire new wardrobe
@MommaBeare hey, we all have to start somewhere! And running .6 miles still tires me out lol. Glad to hear your pushing on through while learning to "breathe" again.
@jperdomo79 congrats on reaching your water goal! It's crazy how tough that can be.2 -
Check in – Day 6
Completed P90X3 Agility X – Lot’s of jumping which is was very hard to get this big butt up in the air, lol I did my best. Going to play golf later this morning so great day!
Nutrition: Today is my treat (meal) day so I will still log and watch my portions.
Jperdomo - Thank you!!! It’s because of “YOU”!! I posted I was going to do P90X3 and you asked if I was doing a challenge. My first thought, NO! But, then I realized I needed the push, so thank you!
Shawna – You are killing it, you’re moving, eating & hydrating, that’s all you need! Keep up the great work and you might just have to buy a new wardrobe anyway, the winter one might be to big wink:
Keep Pushing Forward Ladies, you're doing awesome!!!!
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Hi everyone. It was so muggy outside this morning but somehow I put that aside and jogged 5.18 mi without stopping then when I got home I took my dog for a walk, and vacuumed the whole house. I took a trip to Costco and snacked. After I calculated the snacks I wish I was more picky. That's why my food diary looks crazy for lunch. I completed my diary and was under but I think I need to drink more water since that's why we feel hungry sometimes. I could still eat more now. To lemon water it is.
Tomorrow I have tennis practice and need to focus on better choices. Food that is voluminous and have quality calories. My fat macros are always maxed out or over and all of my others macros are under. I need to work on that.
Shawna and Ms. intotennis among others are who I need to model myself after. So hard.
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Check in - Day 6
I was sore from the yard work, so decided to shave my dogs, clip, bath (more pain), and then clean house.
Tomorrow is gym day with the old man, don't usually like going with him because he runs like you Bam (forever) and then does hours of weights... I get so bored and constantly say you done you done... (if it were the close gym, I'd walk home, but the close gym is closed on the weekends)
YOU GUYS ROCK! Weekend is here and stay STRONG, don't give in!!!!
I'd say have a fat bomb, but you guys are doing calories based menus and I'm doing a fat based menu... DRINK YOUR WATER!!!!
@jperdomo79 YOU are rocking it!
Guilty confession: I had a stare down with this pretty bottle of red wine.. it was saying OPEN ME OPEN ME.... but I gave it the 3rd finger and walked away
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Yesterday was a bad workout day (as in NONE). Boooo! But calorie intake was alright except that when you don't exercise all calories go in and none go out is not a good scenario. Today I was in front of the tube watching US Open way too much but finally dragged my butt to the fitness center and got on the treadmill. Why doesn't treadmill show up on the exercise database??? Also did some leg machines. So all in all today was definitely better than yesterday but I will have a better week coming up! My calorie intake has been alright but I really notice that I am always over goal on the sodium portion. I need to find better choices.
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Kathy, it's a tennis Saturday so don't worry about it. U still got yourself to the fitness center. That's more than half of the battle.
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Update on my check in of Day 6
Workout was great, P90X3 and Golfing 18 holes but, I did something I NEVER do, I was playing so badly that when the drink cart came around, I had a rum and coke, actually started playing better but, I don’t recommend my bad choice. I did treat myself to some coconut vodka after dinner (shouldn't have had becuz of the rum). Food choices were good and I was under calories. Now it’s back to eating clean!!!!
Kbranch – You are a rock star, or should I say “QUEEN!” for the day!!!! You have checked in daily, kicked butt with moving and grooving and have offered support and advise plus, shared some great articles. Keep up the awesome job!!!
Mommabeare – You’re sore so you shave the dog, what’d he do, lol JK That still sounds like hard work, I had a 6 lb Yorkie and it would take me 2 hrs to do all that. Guilty confession??? That’s an awesome accomplishment and should be shouted out loud!!! Super strong to walk away from the wine, keep kicking butt!
kathyNK – Ditto on what kbranch said; We will all have days when we just don’t get it done but, what’s important is if you've had a bad day (or meal) pick up on the next one and do better, which you did! I think you’re doing awesome!
Don’t forget about the tally points, please note them at the end of your check in.
We’ll start fresh today!
The Challenge:
Each day at check in, plz tell us the following:
1) What type of exercise you did & how did it go.
2) How was your nutrition for the day, good and or not so good.
3) Make a positive comment to the previous post of yours.
Each time you check in, give yourself one point for each of the following:
Checking in = 1, Logging nutrition = 1, Doing a workout = 1, Making a positive post to a peer = 1.
Keep a running tally at the bottom of you post, example: Daily 4 - Weekly 8 (if your on the 2nd week, etc.).
At the end of the week, who ever has the most points will be crowed King or Queen for the day and have the honor of knowing you kicked butt!
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