Yes x 3 today.
It's my wedding anniversary so was touch and go as we started the day with a relaxed breakfast in bed and ended with dining out but managed to go for a walk around lunchtime and squeezed in a quick run before dinner (good job as I needed the calories)

A little about why I'm here..

My name is Trixsey (Trix) and I'm a mother of two teenagers (boy and girl) and a slave to two dogs, lol.
I started my weight loss journey last year, hit a bad patch in my life and kinda shut myself away from the world for a little over a year.
The weight plummeted up to 13 stone (182 pounds) and was suffering with different health problems.

I got the motivation to get myself in gear and sort myself out and I've been battling on since then, lol.
Lost over 3 stone so far (42 pounds) with 14 pounds left to go, I'll be a healthy weight for my BMI which is obviously my main goal.

I do tend to overdo my exercise regime, push myself to the point where I sometimes make myself ill, but I am getting better at restricting myself and only doing so much each day and taking rest days as I need them.

Recently took up bike riding, which I really enjoy, and I take daily walks with the dogs where I like to keep a track of my distance travelled and steps taken.

This will be my third month with all of you, I love being here and reading your posts each day.
This group has really helped me stay focused these past few months, kept me honest and on track with my calories (remembering I must eat!) and I thank you all for sharing your own triumphs and setbacks as you each of you travel your own journey to a healthier lifestyle.

I look forward to sharing another month with all of you.

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Sept 2nd

Exercised?: Yes
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.

Bike ride this morning, walked into town and back then walked the woofies - mixed terrain/hills

Total distance travelled: 25.7km (15 miles)
Total steps walked: 21,054
Total calories burned: 1238

@aeshippers - Happy Anniversary!

tracking yes - I intended on a pass day as I was going to be eating at my fav holiday restaurant, but we got there and it was closed ... so I decided from that point forward I was going to be good ( and I was)

within cals yes

Exercise yes all day on and off -- a walk down memory lane to our old camping spot with the kids ..... I walked just under 6000 steps (we drove parked and done short walks, ... my hip / back / tendon/ whatever seems to be coping well although this might be more to do with the pain killers and beer and vodka than the exercise ... but I will take it (and no doubt pay for it tomorrow) ....even with the alcohol I am way under on calories due to eating soups and fruit when out today .. I held off for my fav holiday restaurant only to find it was no longer open and after that I decided on sensible calories ... I am very very pleased with my day

I am now so so sleepy, we came across a cpl road blocks on the way back home sending us 60 miles off of our path then a big traffic jam back in Glasgow which stole another hour of our time

here is two of the pics from our day, Taken at Inveraray

Pass day for me.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yep..1 1/2 hour leisurely walk, pretty much a rest day.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yep
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep

@aeshippers - Happy Anniversary!!

3 yeses today, and barely squeaked by on my caloric goal though. Will do much better tomorrow. I was caught up doing some mindless eating today. Am glad it didn't have my day though. Focus is the aim tomorrow in order to avoid this problem again. Good night all.

We had a cooling trend in the weather today;
It was down to 99 degrees from yesterday's 110!
Yes x 3! I did a lot of walking and even MORE housecleaning. My husband comes home from a 3 week trip tomorrow, so as we joke, "It is time to clean up the beer cans and cigar butts".
My back is SO much better! It does feel like it is one thing after another @120maggie! I'm taking baby steps with the exercise so as to not overdo it.
Happy Anniversary @aeshippers!
Beautiful pictures @Slimpossible007!
Great job at the fair @120maggie!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes yardwork 30 mins
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? *Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

*Over by 32 cals so did 10 mins on the stationary bike at bedtime.

@aeshippers, Happy Anniversary!
@Hawkins410, sounds like my neck of the woods, 108 degrees yesterday. Egads!

Yes x 3, minimum of exercise because of the heat, but made it.

I'm here because I want to be healthy, and not regain the weight I've lost over the last year. I lose my willpower when left to my own devices. If I'm not diligent, I always get fat. That seems to be my natural set-point . I'm taking it slow now, with easy calorie limits and achievable goals. Anyway, I love this group, and I love hearing about you all.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Dog walk and a Wetlands walk

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

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

My story: I was born and raised in London, England. I emigrated to America in 2010 to Oklahoma City. My life changed 180 degrees, I no longer had a career, couldn't work because of immigration status and went from working out with a trainer (UK Strongman under 90k) three times a week with bootcamp at weekends, to doing nothing. Quality and quantity of food was very different in America, most meals were 3 to 4 times the size of what I was used to. At first, I would eat half portion, then over time, I ate what was on the plate. I also couldn't find good produce, it's seems weird but the food was so very different, it still is but I manage it really well now.

The first six years were a struggle, not having the close relationships I was used to with family and friends, the time difference and moving every two years took its toll. However, we put roots down in Las Vegas in 2015, it took me over a year to get to like it (!) and now I am loving life again. I have found some really good grocery stores, I eat clean 80% time (still like my drink), walk a lot when the weather permits and have met some really good, new friends.

I retire at 55 in March 2019 and I am working towards optimum health and wellness for my retirement. I want to have an active and healthy lifestyle that is my 'norm', so all that I am doing now, is investing in my future. I am lucky enough not to take any medication and the osteoarthritis and bone spurs that I do have are alleviated when I'm at a good weight. What I am practicing now is sustainable for the rest of my life. I ask a lot from my body, the least I can do is treat it right….

Thanks to all those sharing their stories!

Late check in here. 3 yesses today. Ran for 2.5km then walked back. Supper was ready when I walked in the door so I sat down and now I'm realizing I forgot to stretch... oh my legs are aching and I'm really going to regret that tomorrow!!
I'm a 35 year old Canadian mama to 3. This is my third month with UAC and I love it. Accountability has always been a huge motivation for me in losing weight, but this time around (working on 15 or so pounds that crept on in the past year and a half..) I am much preferring having the accountability on here rather than with friends in person. I've had times where exercising and counting calories have become a bit of an obsession so not talking about it daily with my close friends is keeping that at bay. Plus the scale is moving super slow and I know talking about that would have me feeling discouraged so I'd rather focus on being active and making good food choices and sustainable habits.