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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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http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379?pg=1
Above is a link to the Mayo Clinic's article on getting enough sleep.
1) Stick to a sleep schedule
2)pay attention to what you eat/drink and when
3)create a restful environment
4) limit day time naps
5) include physical activity in your daily routine
6) manage worries
7) know when to contact your doctor
I fail on most of the above. For several years, I have taken a prescription drug to enhance my sleep. I still average 6 hours per night, with one night per week of 8 hours.1 -
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After reading many posts yesterday, I realise I am blessed with sleep. I used to get a good 9hrs solid and I've been getting between 7-8 since we have the dogs. They wake us at 6am for a walk (mornings are getting darker) and whilst we get up and go, I'd really appreciate if it all happened at least an hour later than it does.
I don't function well when I lack sleep, I make poor food choices and have no energy but the worst thing is, I'm grumpy. That's no good for anybody, nobody likes grumpy Loraine, especially me!2 -
Pass #1
Today hasn't been a very good day at all, very stressful and upsetting.
Found out that my brother has Angina and spend 9 hours in A&E, late into night into the early hours of this morning.
Our Dad died of the same condition and honestly it's been a battle to have to deal with this again.
I don't see my sibling much, perhaps 4 times a year if I'm lucky as he works all over the UK and likes to travel with his women when he's got any spare time, so I don't often get to see him.
Apparently he's been suffering for over a year without getting checked out - stupid, stupid man. I've told him as much too.
He's got meds and blood thinners and he's waiting on a call later today from the hospital.
He needs to make some healthier choices now - like quitting smoking for one and reduce his cholesterol levels.
His weight isn't a problem, he's always been slender and muscular and his work is quite demanding physically, so that isn't a problem, although he could do with slowing down.
Anyway, sorry to drone on, but he's the only family I've got left, except my kids of course. I just don't want to find him lying there dead one day, like I did my Dad - I just can't go there again.
Soooo..........I've tried to track mentally, but I had some ham and cheese sandwiches and these (very delicious) oats and honey snacks, lol, and more coffee than I care to admit so I'm just gonna pass today as I'm still to have my last meal of the day and my hands are shaking like mad (my sign that I need food) so I'm gonna grab myself a meal and try and get an early night.
Hope everyone else is okay - love to all and biggest hugs......xx3 -
@RangerRickL - he is kind of a cool philosopher when you think about it. Did I spell that right?
Anyway, one of his remarks talks about hanging out with people that make you feel good. I think he said that or I think he said that about somebody that said that.
I like hanging out with my little Buddy. He makes me feel good. I make him feel good.
Except ... the last couple of days he had a blister on his foot and I didn't figure it out.
I was walking him on it.
That little guy. He ain't got concise expression but he is intrepid. He will soldier on just to please me. He ain't got language. He only has laughter or lack of it. But His laughter does have inflection.
Rick talks about forgiveness and I think we are supposed to forgive ourselves for lack of discipline in our diets.
Here is me trying to forgive myself for marching my little rapscallion on his blister.
I got these little kids that are like this. They can't talk. Somehow we have to figure out how to read them.
I didn't go see Buddy today.
Went for a bike ride though. I don't guess I feel like talking about it.
Bouncing back ... I am going to be all about my little Buddy.
Heh! I guess that is what I lost sleep over.
I had a weirdass dream that I stole an airplane.
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Magnesium Glycinate helps with sleep! I take 400 mg at night and sleep like a baby2
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And today... yes yes yes!!!3
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Sept 13th
Exercise: 4.3 mile run
Calories: Over a bit cuz a cookie at Chick Fila fell in my mouth...No one was hurt though!!
Tracked: yes...even the crazy cookie
Pass day #2. I was realllllllly under calories after my run so I treated myself to a sammich and small fries....then there was the cookie incident.
I have no regrets!6 -
@trixsey1 I understand a bit of how you feel. I lost my mom last year, but to diabetes. My younger sister is all I have left of her (except my daughter). But she never knew my mom, so we can't reminisce together like my sis. It's pretty devastating, isn't it. I hope your brother makes some changes and sticks around for a long time to come!
3 yeses today. Hot dog!2 -
So i messed up and posted about today on yesterdays thread, but three yesses.
@trixsey1 so sorry for what you are going through. The worst thing in the world is not being able to fix a loved one's health. Hang tough. Use your awesome healthy habits for stress reduction.3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes...70 minute walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
@trixsey1 - Sorry you're having to go through this! Let's hope this is a wake-up call for your brother and he will start taking some much-needed steps to take better care of himself.0 -
I love the people in this group!!
@bocasdelbadbob You are an inspiration to me. You are definitely a character but I like your kind of character!
@trixsey1 God bless you!!!1 -
My report:
Calories: under by a bit
Tracking: ok
Exercise: 60 minutes out in the woods carrying logs and then starting a giant fire. It was so beautiful1 -
@craigo3154 I miss you!0
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Exercise: 40 min jog + 60 min strength training class + 11k additional steps
Calories: Yes came I under.
Track everything: Of course.2 -
@trixey1, I'm sorry about your brother. It's hard to see someone you love suffer, and it's even harder when they are stubborn. However, I've seen lots of cardiac patients like him get scared and turn their lives around. I hope he's one of them.
@marthall, my exercise buddy and I have been doing starting strength for two years, and we've moved from the bottom, to solid intermediates in the top 15-20%. We just lift 2x a week, because we're old
, but we've gotten so strong on this program. Our main concern is to not get injured so we can keep at it. I lost 10 lbs while lifting. It just takes longer to gain strength, while losing fat, but what's the hurry anyway. It's fun.
Yes, x 3. Steep 45 minute hike with dog before work.2 -
September 13
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 5 Km in 38mins (hills).
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.
Busy day with work and daughters spring concert at school. Managed to get demo for US finished at 2:00am. Need to re-prioritize sleep.
At least managed to get walk in.
@RangerRickL. Sorry I was MIA first thing today.RangerRickL wrote: »http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379?pg=1
Above is a link to the Mayo Clinic's article on getting enough sleep.
1) Stick to a sleep schedule
2)pay attention to what you eat/drink and when
3)create a restful environment
4) limit day time naps
5) include physical activity in your daily routine
6) manage worries
7) know when to contact your doctor
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#1 - If work would stick to a schedule, so would I.
#2 - MFP & UAC (yay!)
#3 - No electronics in the bedroom.
#4 - Not always possible. 15 minute nap is often VERY helpful.
#5 - UAC (yay!)
#6 - Really???!!!!
#7 - Well I fail on that one.
Fortunately, the sports psychology I did for competitive skating (and a 4 year battle with ME/CFS when in my 20's) gifted me with the mental tricks (and capacity) to sleep whenever and wherever I NEED to (and also stay awake and functional when I need to). I just find I work much better on regular sleep and regular exercise.
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13-Sept-2017
Yes to calories, exercise, and tracking today.2 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 2 mile walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
I went back to work today after two weeks off. I had a great day and go back tomorrow for round two.
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@trixsey1 so sorry to hear about your brother. Praying this brings a change of habits.
3 yesses today. Went for a 4 km walk with a friend this morning and a 20 minute trx workout.3 -
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?[/quote]
Yes x 3
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 25 mins of bodyweight exercise
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Sleeping is always something I have issues with as I generally use that time to think and evaluate my day1 -
Yes x 3
Lots of stretching and short walks
I'm fortunate to fall asleep easily. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to dreamland, but that has decreased lately. 0 -
September 12 and 13
Exercise yes.
Super late getting in Wednesday but I forced myself to exercise so I wouldn't have to take a pass.
Calories yes
Tracked yes
@RangerRickL and @marthall Thanks for the encouragement. Hoping for better numbers on the scale next week!!
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Pass Day #3
I enjoyed a fun evening celebrating my birthday with my boyfriend 0
