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RangerRickL
Posts: 8,469 Member
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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Some days I just try to find something amusing. Here is a vintage exercise machine that simulates riding side saddle.
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YEs x 3 for yesterday to comment on yesterday I have great willpower in the morning and day thus I keep my food intake low and then when I know I am going to want to eat everything in sight I can which is in between 5 and 7.
Today at work I am learning a new piece of equipment. So I got up at 4 to walk 3 miles as I have to be at work at 7. I am so excited but I know a lot of my coworkers are going to be ticked that I got picked to learn it before them. They were calling dibs and I didn't care. LOL
Have a great day everyone!9 -
Date: August 7
Exercised?: Yes - 20 minute Leslie Sansone YouTube workout, 10 minutes yoga and 90+ minutes vigorous cleaning.
Calories?: Yes - under target.
Tracked?: Yes - all tracked.7 -
August 6
Exercised?: Yes - 1 hour walk/30 min cardio workout (with weights)/60min elliptical trainer
Calories?: Yes - 1228/1200 - (still 887 left from exercise - would have been under but had an apple for a late night snack, lol).
Tracked?: Yes
100 pushup challenge - week 2 day 1 complete.
Will post today's later this evening UK time.
NSV - 2 for me so far - one, I can do 7 pushups in a row (after one week) - most will probably have a giggle at this one, especially the guys,
- but my upper strength is pitiful and since I could barely do two - this is quite the accomplishment for me! Flags will be flying if I ever make 10!!!
The other is my new diet and exercise regime is already showing results - 3lb weight loss in two weeks.
This again might not seem like a great step forward, but I have hypothyroidism, having been diagnosed earlier this year. My weight plummeted from a healthy 9 stone 6 to 11 stone 5 in just a few months and I was given a strict diet and exercise regime just a few weeks ago.
Along with this new regime and this new group I've found here, I feel like I'm finally getting the upper hand on this and finding a routine that I can adhere to - this is proving more difficult due to other commitments in life, but at least I now feel I have the tools to find a balance that works and no longer flying blind so to speak.
Tracking calories is not an exact science, I know, but after two weeks, and positive results, it obviously works along with a steady pace of exercise.
1200Kcal a day is not a lot of calories, and I didn't come to that arbitrary number myself, but by my doctor whom has me on a protein rich diet, which is actually helping considerably with my other illness, Crohn's disease and I find I'm not overly hungry from lack of calorie intake either, which is what I feared the most - as I feel this would lead to binge eating.
The tiredness is proving more of a struggle to overcome (due to my condition) and some days I feel like I can't push myself - it feels like a constant battle with my own mind - it's like my body is willing my brain isn't, lol and some days it wins!.
It would certainly be nice to just wake up in the morning and not have this constant wave of fatigue, but hopefully this will improve in time.
In the meantime, I will try to keep to the new regime and the accountability of the UAC will keep me honest in tracking of calorie intake and exercise.
I'm sorry for such a long post, I don't expect everyone to read it, lol, and I hope I haven't offended anyone for posting my thoughts so publicly...
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August 7
Exercised - Yes - CX Works class and Pawgust dog walk
Calories - Yes
Tracked - Yes6 -
Good Morning everyone! @Kelly_T_1977 Great Job! Sounds like you are a winner in my books! Woohoo way to go!
I did take the time to read it all and I am glad I did!
@RangerRickL love the picture
@2020pinktogo you are amazing getting up at 4am to walk a good distance before even starting your day! You go girl!
Yesterdays discussion had me thinking quite a bit and it reminded me of a post I saw on facebook one day
So again I have to say YES, "I AM WORTH IT"
Hope everyone has a good day I am closing again tonight and will post later with all my positive results!
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@Kelly_T_1977 lots of great progress!
@pribud thanks for the reminder.
@2020pinktogo hope the training went well.
Yes x 3 here.2 -
August 7
Exercised - Yes - treadmill jog (50mins) - elliptical trainer (60 mins)
Calories - Yes - 1194/1200
Tracked - Yes
@2020pinktogo - Great planning on your day there. Hope you enjoy the new equipment!
Thank you all for your kind words.. 6 -
Hi x good to read the posts tonight; don't know how to lift up profile names to comment on but they help me tremendously another good day for me tracked. under limit and exercised. my energy is increasing I can feel it - went for a walk for no particular reason today....6
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Aug 7th
All 3 yes5 -
Had a relaxed day after our exertions yesterday. But still hit my goals.
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 8 lower body workout, plus walking.
Did I stay within my calorie goal for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Pass Days (for my own information 😂)0/3 passes used
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August 7
Exercised: 30 minutes circuit training + 30K steps
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
@RangerRickL, wow! I would probably fall right off that machine.
I can't imagine having to ride side saddle.
@Kelly_T_1977, sounds like you're making awesome progress and have a great attitude for moving forward!8 -
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Exersized?- just walking around house really. Busy town day tho. Normally would be alot of walking,but had to use scooter🤔did 2 hrs with my knee rotation tho. Sooo🤷♀️
Caleries?- yes.l
Logged?-yes10 -
@stella7x7 Hope that knee heals quickly for you. In the meantime, hope that scooter is as fun as they look!2
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Yes x 3 for me. Exercise was a 3 hour bike ride plus my morning strength training.7
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Daily Post (Wednesday 08/07)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes. under
Exercise 20+mins: Yes - 40min
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Had a great day!!! Yes x38
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08/07
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
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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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, swimming this afternoon for 60 minutes with my friend (there for 3 hours, guessing on the time actually moving in the pool); then water aerobics tonight for 90 minutes (45 minutes aerobics, 45 minutes pool walking before/after)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes8 -
Aug 7
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?yes6 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 3 mile treadmill run this morning
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes and under
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep!
@Kelly_T_1977 Congrats on your pushups and new regime! Sounds like things are going great so far!4 -
Aug 7: yes x 3
arm challenge day 4-rest day. leg day instead and 35min on treadmill.
I find as I read everyone's posts each night that you are all so inspiring!!! If it wasn't for UAC I don't think I would be as determined to get my 3 yesses each day. Some days are harder than others, but as I read all these accomplishments it keeps me motivated to do the best I can. Thank you to all!!6 -
8/7
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 30 minutes low impact aerobics.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?-Yes 20 minute walk at lunch
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Had to navigate food choices today at our staff retreat. Ate fruit for breakfast instead of the fatty muffins. However, at lunch I did sample the appetizers that were purchased for us. However, the entree wasn't good so instead of forcing myself to eat it, I stopped after a few bites. Only afternoon snack available were cookies, but I split one with a colleague. After tracking I know the best decision is to make my own meals. However, I don't want to get too obsessed with calories that I forget to enjoy food. That's why I had the cookie, it looked good and I wanted to try it.6 -
I just got to my hotel in Pittsburgh. I’ve got meetings tomorrow & Friday.
Exercise: 30 minutes at 4 mph
Calories: well under my limit
Tracking: good5 -
Y3S
Walking5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes5 -
Yes x 35
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8/7
Exercised? yes
Tracked? yes
Calories? yes
Walked ~70 min
Passes Used: 0/3
Weight lost in August: ?? Was 1.4 but this morning the scale was up almost 1.5 compared to yesterday morning. We'll see tomorrow if it was weight gain
or just some combo of a late dinner stomach contents or hormones or something 6
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