Track it, Count it, Move it & Lose it!
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I often log food earlier in the day, but sometimes not the last meal or snack, especially if i know I won't be exceeding any limits........so completing my food diary for any given day is less important to me than knowing i did not exceed any dietary limits. I faithfully log all exercise lol....so i know how many calories I"m working with on a given day.......and Monday morning weigh-ins.
I swear my extended family is trying to subvert my weight loss aspirations at times! I know an occasional splurge is no biggie, but sometimes they come in bunches. Tonight is an early Father's Day meal......steakhouse.....sigh1 -
I am good about logging & weighing everything (food wise..other than when we are out..don't weigh then)...it is sticking to my limits where I fall down. Just cannot figure out Fitbit...sometimes I get big adjustment and other times a measly adjustment for seemingly same thing. Like I think I said way back..I am at least maintaining, but would rather lose the last 10 or so.2
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@RetiredAndLovingIt Some people carry scales in their purse. Not me, just eyeball it to my advantage. I lurve the catchy title of this thread.1
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I did log all of my food from yesterday and I was 200 calories over... but I did log everything. Yesterday was my reality check with how much I eat... especially since we have pizza on Fridays1
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I was over the past two days, but I did have a exercise to balance it out i think. I try to stay in the 1500 to 1800 range, with or without exercise, I don't eat back my calories if at all possible. Thursday and friday were both right at or a bit above 2000. I am ok with this, it's taken a lot of work to be ok with this. Before, I would have gotten into a guilt spiral and given up, but now I know that it won't undo all my work, and I can go back to normal today.
Yesterday we went to the zoo and walked around, then walked around downtown Chicago. I was at twice my normal steps, and even walked fast enough for my fitbit to log it as exercise!3 -
Hello, all. My activity level has really dropped this past 3 weeks due to an achilles tendonitis. PT started two weeks ago. Really trying to cut my intake to still get in a -500 daily -- hence a 1 pound per week loss. Today, we bought me a bicycle. I'm a little apprehensive as the last time I was on one was about 5 years ago when I crashed and damaged my knee pretty severely. I'll be starting out slow and see how that goes. I hope everyone has had a nice start to their weekend.2
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I love reading everyone’s posts. ❤️
Today was day 2 of logging, and I’m under my calories!! Feels good.
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Happy Father’s Day weekend!
What are your plans for today?0 -
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I'm single and live alone, the ideal situation for logging food. The more people involved in providing, preparing or eating food with you, the more difficult it is to log food.2
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Happy Monday friends!0
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3 days of consistent logging= half a pound lost.
Worth it? Absolutely!!
Slow steady and consistent logging is a great path to be on.
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I did have a Father's Day splurge......steakhouse......yet I'm still down about a pound for the week. I also noticed a every-other-week trend for bigger/smaller weight losses......I am exercising a lot so muscle-building could be a factor. Anyhow, it's the long-term results that matter......feeling a lot better than when I started, clothes fit way better, etc. Tracking is the key for me.....i stay focused and see progress!2
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Happy Tuesday everyone!
Time for me to get moving and walk the dog. What are your exercise plans for today?
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Yesterday I fell off the wagon and into the deep fryer. Today I feel pretty gross, but I’m not letting my dark side win. I will use the force!
I will not let one day of backsliding ruin me.
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Jill, it happens to everyone...the important thing is that one off day doesn't become 5 etc etc.
So dust yourself off, tell yourself its mind over matter, today you will rock this eating malarkey ok
Have a good one.
When I have an off day (yep I have them too, I couldn't get filled at the weekend (I put that down to me fighting a cold) I reached for crisps and chocolate), the next day for me I will determine to have more water and to being very on target with my calories, no ifs ands or buts.
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Thanks Ruth!0
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Happy Thursday friends!
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Happy Friday Eve Have a great day everyone. 0
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I went for a lovely walk with the dog today and have racked up 17,000 steps already. Hoping it will go in my favour on the scales tomorrow!2
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Today I converted my desk to a stand up/sit down desk. I didn’t buy anything, just shifted some things around. I’m very happy with it!
I have these dreaded reports that are very monotonous, but while standing up I can move and get a little dancing in, instead of getting sleepy!
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I had an incredibly busy weekend and so far a busy week at work too. I am so behind on all of my boards that I try to keep up with.
I love the idea of a stand up desk, what did you do to make it this way without having to purchase?1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »I had an incredibly busy weekend and so far a busy week at work too. I am so behind on all of my boards that I try to keep up with.
I love the idea of a stand up desk, what did you do to make it this way without having to purchase?
I’ll have to take a picture of it for you tomorrow to show you. I’m not great at describing it.
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It’s FRIDAY!!
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Looking forward to the pic of your standing desk Jill
You'll be burning 1.5 times the calories you did sitting - yayyy
And yes, Its Friday...and one week until my holiday/vacation woohoo And after 4 weeks of cutting back on sugary treats finally I am seeing 1lb lost!! its pityful I know losing that little in a month but I suppose when someone is already at an ideal weight then its not easy losing - at least that's what I console myself with LOL (on and I needn't forget I had my birthday week in the middle of it so I suppose losing that 1lb was actually pretty darned good)
This weekend I have plans to get caught up on housework/ironing and do my packing! I always seem to pack far too much so I want to be stricter with myself.
Have a great weekend all
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LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »Looking forward to the pic of your standing desk Jill
You'll be burning 1.5 times the calories you did sitting - yayyy
And yes, Its Friday...and one week until my holiday/vacation woohoo And after 4 weeks of cutting back on sugary treats finally I am seeing 1lb lost!! its pityful I know losing that little in a month but I suppose when someone is already at an ideal weight then its not easy losing - at least that's what I console myself with LOL (on and I needn't forget I had my birthday week in the middle of it so I suppose losing that 1lb was actually pretty darned good)
This weekend I have plans to get caught up on housework/ironing and do my packing! I always seem to pack far too much so I want to be stricter with myself.
Have a great weekend all
Ruth
Hi Ruth,
Where are you headed for vacation?
Congrats on your pound lost. Each pound is hard to lose.
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Here is my new desk set up.
Today is day 2 with it. Since my keyboard and mouse are wireless, I can move them to my lower desk if I need to sit.
Like I mentioned in my previous post, this is stuff I already had at work.
One of the benefits/downfalls of this desk is that I tend to dance when I stand... because I have to listen to music... for sanity purposes. I don’t like it if it’s too quiet. I just have to keep my amazing dance moves in check when other people are around.
Jill2
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