July 22
Exercised?: No.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Sisters birthday. Early start driving to meet sister pre-lunch, then nice lunch at a winery (only had 1 glass as was driving), then afternoon with family then home just after dark.

Still tracked, just no dedicated activity. (apart from strength work before and after morning shower, but that did not make 20 mins).

Preparing to fly interstate for Monday.


July 23
Exercised?: Yes. 20,000+ steps, airport transfer, +3km at lunch +10km over dinner.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Busy day. Lots of walking.

Walked with a colleague over lunch. He set the route, I set the pace (he won't be doing that again - and I set a pace of 10min per km, my usual pace is <8mins per km). Was a good walk, but he now realises how fit I really am.



July 24
Exercised?: Yes. 3km over lunch and 5km over dinner.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Normal day in the Sydney office.

Worked late after dinner with phone conference with Spain and then working on other projects till past midnight.



July 25
Exercised?: Yes. 3km over lunch and 5km over dinner.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes

Another busy day in Sydney.

Not working as late tonight. Have a chance to catch up on things (like MFP).


@RangerRickL. Have been insanely busy, but still keeping up tracking and activity (just forums have been lower on the priority list). Thank goodness MFP makes tracking so easy.

Only 2 pass days so far this month, so still on track for circle.

Have to admit that it is only because of my current fitness, diet and activity that I can maintain the work/travel schedule I have.

I am also studying German, Spanish and Japanese (while working). I am scheduled to be in Madrid for at least 3 weeks in September. Japan in December/January is possible.

I only get time to fly on the weekends and the rest of the weekend time is dedicated to family.

My wife is continuing to do REALLY well. 5kg down in just over a month and blood glucose levels continuing to be low (even in the hypo range some mornings) even with lower insulin doses. She can see that continuing with the food preference choices she has now is likely to, longer term, completely eliminate the symptoms of the type 2 diabetes.

Keys to her success - tracking - high fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate - overall calorie deficit. Once she has dropped more weight, we may be able to introduce some regular activity. But one miracle at a time is enough.

Now to catch up on some reading (and what the rest of UAC has been up to).

@w8goal4life, I understand your angle of thought. This is what I mean by "I'm in the Everyday UAC Circle"
It means, I did not drop out even with all the challenges that prevented me from meeting the "Winner's Circle" conditions. Staying till the end, keeping it truthful, falling down, getting back up and moving is the key to success. It means visited those 3 components of UAC everyday to evaluate and improve.

@RangerRickL
I think having both “awards” would further all members’ progress towards practicing & internalizing these three important habits!!

I’m all for that, as I believe that is what will insure all of us losing AND MAINTAINING!!!

Thank you! I am very grateful for you & this UAC Group!!

Exercise? Yes...indoor exercise video, some vacuuming and pushing the piano around to ready it for moving to my son's house for our granddaughter. She has taken viola lessons for 7 years and has just shown an interest in the piano, which is now in its new home.



Calories? Within allowance
Tracking? Everything logged

@victorious55 I'm not opposed to an additional award...I simply don't have any objections to the way UAC is presently set up. I enjoy the program, the participants, the shared posts, NSV's etc. I'm not always on board because of travel, but it's always great to come "home to UAC" for accountability. @RangerRickL is much appreciated for leading this group of members who are all working toward or trying to maintain healthy habits. It doesn't get any better than this. I am privileged to be among all of you!

Had an amazing day. Got my new running shoes and it felt like great. I did almost 5000 more steps today and was active 70 minutes. New best for me. I think that every day has it's own rewards and i also feel strongly that having a bad day is just that, a day.
I like the support here in this group and I like the feeling of connection. Whatever the group decides works for me. Anything that encourages and celebrates the positive is ok by me
3 yes for today