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Yes x3. So fun to read all the NSVs! Mine is making better choices to eat quality food rather than wasting my calories satisfying my sweet tooth. And starting to see definition in my arms again.6
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES (outdoor walk -- brrrr!)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES
Dare I say it, the month is halfway through with no passes yet.
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1/15
Exercise: Yes, 40 min. yoga
Calories: Yes
Tracking: Yes
NSV: wearing cute, smaller sized clothing still puts a smile on my face every day.6 -
Yes x 3. Great to read all the NSV’s. Mine is being here in the UAC this month.5
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Elliptical 30 + lower body workout
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, barely
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep, even the M&M fun size I accidentally ate.
My NSV....I wish I could say clothes and energy, etc. I would say it's that eating veggies and much lower carbs has become way more natural to me. I'm used to having to grocery shop more often (even 2x week) to keep fresh veggies on hand. I even consider it a "treat" to buy prepped veggies. Tonights dinner was cauliflower hash + eggs + ham. Easy & filling!5 -
Wow, looking forward to reading the nsv's this month!
My most proudest one being only put on 2lbs over the festive season, usually around 7lbs!
Exercise yes 10 min quigong, 30 min strength training, 70 min walk
Tracking yes
Calories yes6 -
Exercise: Yes. 1 hour lifting plus 2.5 hrs. coaching baseball.
Calories: Yes.
Tracked: Yes
Pass days used this month: 25 -
@zorrocat Your occasional mini-indulgences of Hershey's Kisses make me smile. My DH used to keep a big container of them across the street at his place of business. I very much disliked the little tin foil balls that seemed to be left everywhere except in the trash can.
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Planned pass day . Holiday party at work, but ate sensibly and exercised, couldn't track.
Out of the winner's circle now, but will keep going.6 -
1/15/19
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 5k walk 49 minutes
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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Exercise: Yes, strength training in the morning, walk at lunch
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Yes, just a smidge under
NSV: I went to a buffet after a long hard day, and I didn't eat until I was in pain. I was over on calories that day (and used a pass day) but typically I would have been much less mindful of my eating in that situation.7 -
Date: Jan 15
Exercise Tracked In MFP: Yes! Finally got my schedule readjusted (and my lazy butt in gear) so I could hop on my treadmill. 30 minutes 1.25 miles. Starting slow and working up to my goal 3 miles and 45 minutes.
Calories and Water Tracked In MFP: Yes
Within Daily Calorie Range: Yes
Yay!! 3 "Yes" answers
Extra:
Daily Water Goal: 3 water bottles (24 oz bottle) my goal is 7 per day...still working on this one
Disqualified but still posting to develop my healthy habits : )
As for today's discussion, the scale is starting to slowly move, but changing from unhealthy habits (like auto-response of drive-thru for dinner because the day went crazy) into reminding myself that I need to be healthy and be the example to my teen on eating healthy I think is my NSV. Meal planning is interesting due to my teen and trying to find new recipes that he will like, however, we have worked out a plan and he tells me if he likes the recipe or not. I think changing from unhealthy routine to learning a healthy routine and readjusting my schedule to allow for meal planning, cooking at home, and exercise is another NSV.
I am also feeling hopeful that the choices I am making now (and since joining MFP) will be changing the future, for me and my teen. I am so thankful for this group and look forward to continuing UAC throughout 2019.
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Pass for Tuesday, it's storming so I couldn't walk
I'm in recovery from knee surgery, which is great in the long run but put a damper on the weight loss and weight training. I'm starting to feel kinda squishy
it's temporary, and the NSV part is when I continue to be amazed that I've turned into the person that's frustrated when I CAN'T workout! I'm so excited to recover and get back to my active life. My habits and lifestyle are the NSV. 6 -
Yes to all 3
Being accountable. Reading posts Getting inspired and making better choices when faced with lots of options and unhealthy ones. Thanks everyone6 -
Date: Jan 15
Exercise Tracked In MFP: Yes! Finally got my schedule readjusted (and my lazy butt in gear) so I could hop on my treadmill. 30 minutes 1.25 miles. Starting slow and working up to my goal 3 miles and 45 minutes.
Calories and Water Tracked In MFP: Yes
Within Daily Calorie Range: Yes
Yay!! 3 "Yes" answers
Extra:
Daily Water Goal: 3 water bottles (24 oz bottle) my goal is 7 per day...still working on this one
Disqualified but still posting to develop my healthy habits : )
As for today's discussion, the scale is starting to slowly move, but changing from unhealthy habits (like auto-response of drive-thru for dinner because the day went crazy) into reminding myself that I need to be healthy and be the example to my teen on eating healthy I think is my NSV. Meal planning is interesting due to my teen and trying to find new recipes that he will like, however, we have worked out a plan and he tells me if he likes the recipe or not. I think changing from unhealthy routine to learning a healthy routine and readjusting my schedule to allow for meal planning, cooking at home, and exercise is another NSV.
I am also feeling hopeful that the choices I am making now (and since joining MFP) will be changing the future, for me and my teen. I am so thankful for this group and look forward to continuing UAC throughout 2019.
Keep it up. I can "see" the great, healthy choices you are making as you work out just what changes you need to be making. You are doing GREAT! So glad you decided to hang in with us. Even though you are out of the winner's circle this month, you are definitely a winner!
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Exercise: Yes
Calories: Yes
Tracking: Yes
NSV... I am educating (and motivating) myself while working out on the treadmill. While I meant to do a dry January, I ended up with a 'damp' January. Overall, though, I am doing well. Every morning I wake up, I feel pleased for having stayed within my calories for the prior day. It simply feels good to be healthy. Just as much as it feels good to let go sometimes, it also feels just as good in a different way to stay on track.7 -
Date: Jan 15
Exercise Tracked In MFP: Yes! Finally got my schedule readjusted (and my lazy butt in gear) so I could hop on my treadmill. 30 minutes 1.25 miles. Starting slow and working up to my goal 3 miles and 45 minutes.
Calories and Water Tracked In MFP: Yes
Within Daily Calorie Range: Yes
Yay!! 3 "Yes" answers
Extra:
Daily Water Goal: 3 water bottles (24 oz bottle) my goal is 7 per day...still working on this one
Disqualified but still posting to develop my healthy habits : )
As for today's discussion, the scale is starting to slowly move, but changing from unhealthy habits (like auto-response of drive-thru for dinner because the day went crazy) into reminding myself that I need to be healthy and be the example to my teen on eating healthy I think is my NSV. Meal planning is interesting due to my teen and trying to find new recipes that he will like, however, we have worked out a plan and he tells me if he likes the recipe or not. I think changing from unhealthy routine to learning a healthy routine and readjusting my schedule to allow for meal planning, cooking at home, and exercise is another NSV.
I am also feeling hopeful that the choices I am making now (and since joining MFP) will be changing the future, for me and my teen. I am so thankful for this group and look forward to continuing UAC throughout 2019.
I hear you on cooking with a teen! I've got 2, 1 that agrees that the healthier the better. The other (and my younger and my DH) don't appreciate it. SO, I chose small changes. Like the same orange chicken, but brown rice & Quinoa instead of white rice. Breakfast burritos but add more veggies plus ham instead of sausage. Or same PBJ in their lunch but wheat bread instead of uncrustables. I also make muffins for them 1-2xweek and I use part oat flour, greek yogurt, etc in them. I'm always encouraging (and providing) the fruits and veggies and they take it or leave it. Anyway, a few ideas you may already do but thought I'd share.3 -
January 14
Yes X3
January 15
Yes X 3
My non scale victory had to do with getting into the habit of walking. I have discovered that since I've been walking (not just strolling) power walking listening to music I'm really loving it. Who knew.
Additionally I was able to hike up to the head of an amazing waterfall this summer. I walked everyday and I loved it. Looking forward to the nice weather so I can really enjoy it.5 -
I love the mid-month NSV posts. It is so fun to read the impact that this journey us making on everyone's life. There is so much more to living a healthy life than the numbers on the scale
So many of my NSVS have been "little" things. Added all together, though, I feel like a totally new person as we move into this new year. My "numbers" are excellent. I have totally changed my relationship with food. I can have a "bad" day and boince right back to heslthy eating the next. I have more energy, I am stronger, I am sleeping better, I no longer look the other way when I walk by a mirror (ok. I'll admit it, I even check out my reflection when I walk past a window now. .. just amazed at what I see ). As I struggle with the last 3 pounds to goal, I realize that if I don't lose another ounce that I am a hapoy camper!
Everything you wrote is the same for me, including the 3 lbs. Thank you for expressing it so beautifully!2 -
Jan 15
Yes x 3!!
NSV:
* happily walking in the rain & wind gusts
* Achieved 95% range of motion in my shoulder by doing all that the PT told me to do.
* Making art on a regular basis now!
* All my “thin” jeans 👖 are baggy
* ALL of my labs are excellent!
* I have ways I care for myself that are not food.
* Truly savor each day, my increased energy, and each bite.
* More energy, more mental clarity, more sleep!!8 -
@jan110144 Thank you, I think that joining this group has helped me transition quicker from knowing I need to make changes to actually making those choices. It takes a bit to change routines and choices, but I joined MFP 12/28 and immediately saw a post for the UAC. This group and the accountability has helped me so much getting things in gear!
@anndeemarie I am glad to hear I am not the only one making small changes with my teen on food choices. I am trying to find the balance on it still, which is what I tell him- that we still will have pizza but need to find a balance.1 -
windowqueen2003 wrote: »
My non scale victory had to do with getting into the habit of walking. I have discovered that since I've been walking (not just strolling) power walking listening to music I'm really loving it. Who knew.
Additionally I was able to hike up to the head of an amazing waterfall this summer. I walked everyday and I loved it. Looking forward to the nice weather so I can really enjoy it.
Beautiful waterfall...I agree, always better outdoors but I need to wait for the nice weather to return, too. I just started doing some virtual reality hikes from YouTube. One YouTuber, Tall Sky, has several video hikes intended for treadmills. I don't have a treadmill, but just improvise in my living room with in place power walking and adding in some exercises along the way.1 -
w8goal4life wrote: »@zorrocat Your occasional mini-indulgences of Hershey's Kisses make me smile. My DH used to keep a big container of them across the street at his place of business. I very much disliked the little tin foil balls that seemed to be left everywhere except in the trash can.
We're out of them in the office now
I did not indulge in the Reese's cups today, which is good, because I was barely under. 1
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