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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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The often misunderstood Pass Days...
Yesterday, a couple of team members stated," I took an intentional Pass Day." When I read that I say, "Hallelujah! That is a Pass Day's best use."
It should not be a wild crazy Cheat Day, rather, it is best used intentionally to enjoy being in relationship with others.
Of course, it's also important to have a little 'give' in the UAC system for my/your occasional temptations.
Please do not think of a Pass Day as an unforgivable sin or guilty error.
Lastly, please know that if you end the month with 3 or less Pass Days, then you qualify for the hard-to-obtain Winner's Circle.
On the other hand, don't quit just because you have more than 3 Pass Days...keep on keeping on the road to healthy habits.
Rick
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May 5
Exercised?: Yes. (Drone track setup and pack up)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Good enough weather to fly. Managed to get 3 hours flying practice in.
Family dinner out at a Korean Barbecue restaurant. Really nice. Will go there again for an occasionally treat.
Time to get some much needed sleep.
Like re-iterate/expand on what @RangerRickL. said:- Pass days are not bad
- Planned pass days are great
- 4 or more pass days in a month and you are not named in the winners circle
- However, with 4 or more pass days, if you stay with the group and keep posting and trying to keep to plan, you are still a winner (even though not named in circle). Building habits is about consistency.
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Day 5:
1) More than 20 minutes of daily exercise; - CHECK
2) Tracking the caloric intake of both food and beverage - CHECK
3) Consuming no more than your chosen limit of daily calories - CHECK
May 1 - 203.7 lbs
May 2 - 199.0 lbs
May 3 - 196.4 lbs
May 5 - 198.4 lbs
Used 1/3 Pass Days9 -
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No reporting from me today yet, but I had a thought this morning and wanted to throw it out to everyone. From the comments and post times, I think we have members who are from different parts of this wonderful planet. If you'd like, I'd love to see where everyone is from in your post today. You can be as general as possible! I'm from St. Louis, MO.. Let's go Blues! 🏒🏒
@RangerRickL if this is not what you'd like on this page, please delete. I don't want to mess up this wonderful group you've started!8 -
Hi x I'm from England, near our 2nd largest city Birmingham. 3xyes no pass days yet x exercised with vigorous! cleaning and gardening I had a major boost of energy today and made the most of it x counted every calorie including making a cake which I calculated to be 4.2 cals per gram. I am well under my calorie limit x I've been reading The_movie_chair blog all day which has been an inspiration x does anyone know if she is still on MFP? Hope everyone's doing okay x9
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Date: May 5
Exercised?: yes walked numerous times today with all the running I did – 36 minutes, 35 minutes, 11 minutes and 26 minutes. It broken up but still got some walking in.
Calories?: yes
Tracked food and drinks?: yes
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Yes x 3. A walk in the woods.
I'm in England. Used to live in London but have moved a little further away now into Surrey.8 -
Yes x 3. Gorgeous day here today. Like a lot of you above I got outside. 70 min walk this morning and 120min bike ride. Off now to the driving range! Gotta get it while I can, we’re back to rain tomorrow.
I’m from Ontario, Canada, near Toronto. I post early because I’m an early riser and eat my meals all early.5 -
On the Emerald Isle. So called because of our 40 Shades of Green. Snakeless because St Patrick reputedly banished them from this land of ours. On a clear day I can see Bonnie Scotland.
Top o’ the morning to y’all!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Fitbit recorded 20 minutes so I’ll take it.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YesSpoiler0/3 pass days used9 -
May 5
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes 3 mile walk and weights
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
I am broadcasting from right outside Washington DC in southern Maryland, USA9 -
Family party today. Good food and drinks!
Tracked? Yes. AND Way over budget!
Exercise? Some dancing
I did the best I could
Drinking water the rest of the night9 -
Tracked yes
Under yes only just
Exercise yes6 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Yes...Hiit
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes6 -
May 5
Exercised: 24K steps
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
I'm in Ottawa, Canada. Like @goldthistime, I rise early and eat early compared to most people's schedules.
Had a weekend of glorious warm, sunny weather. It was a very nice change. ^_^9 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, recumbent bike 20 minutes, 6.09 miles.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes,
Bonnie, from Music City, Nashville TN
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Big afternoon of gardening!
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes!
I've enjoyed Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sunday this weekend being more relaxed in my eating and drinking, but I did not not go off the rails, either. I didn't necessarily weigh or measure every morsel, and I took a planned pass day yesterday, but I also didn't just eat anything and everything, and I still got in my workouts as scheduled.
Onward and upward!5 -
Exercise: Yes
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
Took two pass days. Had two heavy duty work days back to back for a special event at work. I am still working through the aftermath but getting back on track. I have off tomorrow and am looking forward to a semi-normal day.8 -
Yes X’s 3!
45 minute HIIT class. Under by about 20 calories, no exercise eat backs. Focused on not rebounding too hard and overeating do to my lack of food yesterday. Mission accomplished!
I’m in upstate NY, I also tend to finish out my day on the early side (4am) it might look like I live in an exotic time zone based on early close out. I’m up late tonight as we had dinner guests!7 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - playing and racing my kiddos at the park... my watch picked it up as exercise - so I'll count it also!
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes!
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes!
I have to say, I am amazed that I'm not starving.... and I'm under my calories nearly daily. I'm not doing heavy exercising yet, but going from nothing to a fast walk/running around with my kids is doing something. Since the 1st, I'm down 8 lbs (tbh, about 3 of those were put on in the 2 days leading up to this challenge
). I know it won't continue at this pace, but I'm excited for a good start!!
Great job everyone!9 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes did Zumba for 30 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
May 1 166.2
May 2 166.4
May 3 165.9
May 4 165.8
May 5 1677 -
So much for a rest day (meaning yoga). When the temp is above 60°f in Western NY, one must go out and enjoy it. 😂 The end of snow season is a glorious thing! 🌞
Exercise: yes - 95” walk (about 6 miles)
Calories: yeppers
Logged: everything.
Streak: 416 -
5/5
Pass day 1- had a cook out with neighbors.
Exersized-?yes
Caleries?-no
Logged?-yes8 -
May 5
Exercise: yes...25 min walking
Calories: yes..300 deficit (and not eating back exercise calories)
Tracked: yes7 -
DreamAchiever33 wrote: »Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - playing and racing my kiddos at the park... my watch picked it up as exercise - so I'll count it also!
I’m not sure how you logged it but just running or walking is short changing yourself for offsetting additional calories. Running after children would include aspects of functional training: side and forward lunges, squats, forward and side bends (and stretches I imagine), lower body strength workout if you happen to pick them up, and so forth. It’s most definitely a workout! I’ll bet it was more exhausting then your standard workout!!
Good for you!!!! 🏃🏻♀️🤾🏻♀️🤸🏽♀️🏋🏻♀️🤼♀️💪🏼👏
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5/5
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes ...2 walks today...40 minutes and 20 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, on target
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Reporting in from the Finger Lakes area of Western NY.8 -
5/5:
Exercise: Yes, 90 minute power walk this morning
Calories: Yes, under (but included some exercise calories)
Tracked: Yes
I’m in sunny North Florida, although we had thunderstorms all afternoon! ⛈9 -
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May 5
Exercise yes
23 minute exercise, 1 hour vigorous housework. Made my stair and step goal.
I started posting the step and stair goals to motivate me more. It helps me be accountable.
Calories yes
Under by 400
Tracked yes
I've been away from the group for a while due to some health issues. Feeling much better. So good to be back. Lots of new ones but still a lot of oldies but goodies.
Thanks for the suggestion @ShareASmile it's interesting to see the places other group members are from. I'm happy to share. Thanks to @RangerRickL this is an amazing group and an amazing forum that you can be comfortable being in. By the way I love St Louis. You have the botanical gardens (love the Japanese garden), the zoo, and Ikea (they really help you get your exercise in) Additionally wonderful places to eat.
I live in western KY close to Paducah. We are in the process of moving to the Knoxville Area. I love the mountains. I'm a TN gal--- used to live close to Nashville. Nice to know @BonnieHosk85 is from that area. The amazing thing is we all have the same common goals and struggles and need motivation.
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May 5
Exercised?: Yes. gardening & cleaning
Calories?: Yes.
Tracked?: Yes.4
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