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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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This is my personal testimony about the Wheat Belly (nice way to say "Beer Belly") book.
4 years ago, my wellness doctor asked me to read the Wheat Belly book. I do not have celiac disease. What I had asked my doctor was how could I being getting bigger around the belly when my caloric intake was below my maintenance calories. His answer was 'read the book." I did and I learned the author, a cardiologist from near Chicago's thesis that modern genetically modified wheat creates inflammation in the body.
I decided to try to be gluten free. It took me about 2 months to develop the habit and have alternative foods.
Once I made the switch, my gut size shrank. In addition, I had a very unexpected positive side effect. My breathing volumes began to climb. I have mild intermittent bronchial asthma. I use a peak flow meter to measure my breathing volume every morning. Since I became 'mostly' gluten free, my peak volumes are dramatically higher than when I habitually consumed wheat products.
Just my experience, your mileage may vary.
Rick
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Afternoon all, from a very cold and wet Midlands here in the UK.
Hope you all have a good day today.
@dejavuohlala - Thanks for the suggestion, I will look for them and give them a try.
@BadgerLamb236 - Thanks sweetie. She's hurt her paw and is on antibiotics and anti-inflammation meds. She needs to rest up for a few days but the vet said she'll be able to go for her walks again, once she can put her full weight on it without limping.
Sorry to hear about your loss hun, both your doggie and the puddy-cat, but I'm sure your new puppy will bring you many years of joy and help fill that void of emptiness they leave us with when they are gone. Hugs...xx
@fightingthetideofaging - It sure does doesn't it. I really hate the winter months, I just lose all motivation and the days are so cold and dark it's almost depressing, lol. Roll on Spring!
@glimjy - Lol, yes those days sure test us don't they! Well done on balancing out the calories for those "unplanned" meals, great idea.
@RangerrickL - Bread is a big problem for me. I eat a lot of bread - brown bread - but it still bloats me up a little, but it's just so handy and easier to just to grab a sandwich most days than to cook, especially if there's just me at home. I didn't think of trying gluten free, so that's two things for me to try today. Thank you.
@everyone - Great job everyone, keep it going. You're all fantastic...x
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November 9
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 6.4 Km in 45 mins (mostly level).
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.
Early walk (in different city). Short entry today as it is late (and only juct got home).
High protein day today (even though travelling). No protein bars needed today
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Almost certain now to be in the UK from November 20 to November 24.
@RangerrickL - 100% agree about wheat (and wheat belly). Some can tolerate it, however, from what I have seen, these are in the minority.
Even if you do not have celiac disease, the manipulation and processing of modern wheat does seem to have an impact on the "average" digestive system and metabolism.
Bread/flour is quick/cheap (heavily subsidised) calories that normally have a long shelf life. However the wheat grown now is only a distant relative to the wild wheat from which is was originally derived (through genetic modification and selective growing practices). Modern wheat is very high wheatgerm yield per acre with minimal husk/chaff production.
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Signing in 9/11/2017
Phew!!! That was a close one
Stayed within calorie allowance - just
All logged
30 minutes walking 25 minutes static bike.
I see you are all doing great keep up the good work everyone. Have super evening/day/night whatever time zone you are in. Stay safe3 -
3x yes for today. Made better food choices than yesterday, lol.
Had a 5 mile run this morning, walked to a friends house (30 mins) then a bike ride earlier this evening so plenty of fresh air today. Weather was milder today too so made the most of it.
Hope you've all had a great day today xx2 -
Exercised? Yes 30 min brisk walk at lunchtime
Calories? Yes just under
Tracked? Yes :-)
And looking forward to my spin class tomorrow morning!
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Exercise - Yes. 40 mins walking into village (inc. hills). Very nice friend gave us a lift home (backpacks full of shopping) or would have been over 1hr walking - fine for me but my partner struggles a bit with the gradients. We live under a kilometre from the ville, but there is a valley in between, quite steep (1st gear in car) so it seems a lot further!
Calories - Yes, well under today
Logging - Yes
Not such a nice day today - cool and a bit wet. Hope it's been a good day for everyone.1 -
Yes x 3 for the last few days
Getting myself ready to go swimming it's cold and snowing I really don't want to go. But I paid for the class so I will go.4 -
Another family day here with my nephew and great nephew but we did go to the park and played on the playground and then I came home and walked the dog for about 30 minutes.
Exercise: Yes
Calories: Yes
Logging: Yes4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
YES. One hour of cardio and one hour of yoga.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
YES. Right at my calorie budget for the day.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
YES.4 -
Present and accounted for!
Today was a busy day from the moment I woke up until I made it back home a few hours ago. Feeling sore but really pumped from my morning workout. A workout first thing in the morning really sets the tone for your entire day.
Exercise ✔ 4.5 miles and weight training
Calories ✔
Tracking ✔ The good, bad and the ugly!
All done!3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? ✅ Treadmill/yoga
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅
Can I use my 1st pass, please!2 -
Great day today after 2 bad days. Went for a walk outside though it was cold it was really good, enjoyed a good fall day.
Exercise : 4 mile walk in 1 hour
Calories : Yes, under by around 200
Tracking : yes
Have a great day tomorrow everyone !
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Exercise? Yes; 58 minutes of strength training and a 2 mile run
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes4 -
@srufus - Nice pics!!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 60 minute trail run. Chilly ( 30's ), windy, gloomy here today and really wanted to just cocoon. But, put my layers on and off to the trails I went, ( obviously reluctantly lol!! ). Sure glad I went now, because it ended up being a really nice run!
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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November 9
Exercised?: Yes. Walked around the zoo for 1.5 hours. It was a very cold day.
Calories?: Yes. My dinner was so delicious, I hated that I didn't have more calories to keep eating it.4 -
Nov 9
Exercise yes 20 minute walk
Calories yes under
Tracking yes3 -
Nov 7
Exercise? Yes - yoga inferno - 45 min + Bodyweight ST - 30 min
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes
Nov 8
Exercise? Yes - BodyCombat - 60 min
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes
Nov 9
Exercise? Yes - spin class - 60 min
Calories? Yes
Tracking? Yes
Work has just taken over this week. I'm exhausted!!!
My daughter(oldest of 4) has celiac disease...has for about 10 years now. It helped me kick the whole family into a more healthy whole food way of eating...always said it was a bit of a blessing in disguise. We don't really eat any breads. Pasta once a week...hers is rice pasta...more fruit...more veggie.
Until last year all was great...my 2 oldest got jobs and started university...started eating out A LOT and have probably gained about 50 lbs each...doesn't seem to matter what i say about it....
Wow did I go off topic...guess i needed to vent...sorry4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, went for a 90 minute walk outside with a friend to catch up. A little chilly at first but we walked briskly
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2 -
Exercise, yes. 10,478 steps on a cold morning
Calories yes, well under, did not chew up exercise calories today!
Recorded everything, including the recipe for my crustless pumpkin pie. It is delicious and nutritious, without big calories! Practicing up for Thanksgiving.2 -
Nov 9
Exercise- yes, 14,400 steps including a 45-minute fast walk
Calories - yes, just, but I had a burger and (10) fries for dinner and loved them
Tracking - yes, every last fry.2 -
Hey, I went gluten free several years ago because I finally found a doctor who figured out that my long-term chronic G.I. symptoms were directly related to all the wheat in my life. I was so tired of years of pain, nausea, bloating and other fun TMI stuff, so finally finding the answer was such a relief. Life-changing! I'm not even tempted to eat gluten. Not worth the agony! Glad it's worked out well for you, too, @RangerRickL !
Exercise - 30 minutes walking the dog, 30 minutes gardening.
Calories - Yes, within goal.
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Seems like a lot of us walked on this chilly day. We had gorgeous sunshine so I got out at lunch. Stayed under calories and tracked all.
@fourathomej I can relate. I never wanted my girls to have a weight problem and go through what I always struggled with. My one daughter gained significant weight in college and I really took it as if it was my fault. Why? I have no idea. It became a barrier between us. Things are better now.4 -
Exercise: yes, video workout
Calories: NO! Last minute decision to take my niece out for a margarita, chips, and queso. If I would have known our plan earlier I would have not eaten an afternoon snack. But damn it was worth it! Then candy at the movie. That I probably could have done without but I felt that if I was gonna use a pass it should be worth it.3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 30 min run plus 12k steps.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.2 -
Nov 9
Yes, walked 3.5 miles in 45 minutes
Yes
Yes1 -
Exercise-cleaning and treadmill
Calories-under
Tracking-yes1 -
Anyone else ever feel like they NEVER stop moving?
Nov. 7
Exercise - Yes. My kids were off school so I ran the daily errands with 3 littles. Spent the day pushing 125 extra pounds around in shopping carts and carrying a 40 lb child in one arm and a 20 lb baby in the other when there weren't carts. Logged 8000 steps while doing it, so I think that counts even though we didn't get a proper walk in today.
Calories- Yes. I think I worked off all but a few hundred of them though, lol.
Tracked- yes
Nov. 8
Exercise- Yes. Got our walk in, 40 minutes worth. Logged 7200 steps throughout the day.
Calories- Yes.
Tracked- Yes
Nov. 9
Exercise- Yes. It was cold and rainy all day so I did a workout at home. Crunches, squats, lunges, stairs, push ups and planks for 30 minutes total.
Calories- Yes
Tracked- Yes3 -
I'm reporting in after midnight. That is very unusual for me, but I'm about to leave on a 3 week vacation, so...
Calories: under by a 200 calorie smidge
Exercise: this was a fun morning. I hit a PR with a final jump rope sprint of 200x skips (that is how @am_change taught me to say it)
Tracking: ok5 -
Have a great holiday @RangerRickL1
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