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RangerRickL
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This is where you can share what's on your mind. Recipes, ideas, workouts, anything that you think might be helpful to others.
Maybe, you've tried something that has worked for you in the past and would like to share it with the group. Maybe, you have a NSV (Non Scale Victory) that you would like to share with the group. Anything that you feel comfortable sharing or anything that you feel comfortable asking the group with help....this is the place to come.
The GOOD!! What NSV did you have this week!!
The BAD!! So what....you ate the whole thing!!
The UGLY!! That darn scale went through the window this week....it deserved it too!!
So, what's on your mind today??
Maybe, you've tried something that has worked for you in the past and would like to share it with the group. Maybe, you have a NSV (Non Scale Victory) that you would like to share with the group. Anything that you feel comfortable sharing or anything that you feel comfortable asking the group with help....this is the place to come.
The GOOD!! What NSV did you have this week!!
The BAD!! So what....you ate the whole thing!!
The UGLY!! That darn scale went through the window this week....it deserved it too!!
So, what's on your mind today??
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What are people's goals or plans for the New Year?
I want to get back to Jiu Jitsu properly which means I need to be consistent with going to training and doing my strength rehab stuff and eat well. These will be achieved by meeting the UAC targets each day.
My house mate is trying vegan but I'm not keen. I'm looking at a spend block to pay off the credit card debt I have from all my physio last year. It's not a crazy amount and a third of it is actually money owed to me but if I pay it all then when the money owed is paid it just goes into savings towards my Cayman2021 fund.6 -
My best New Year meme was one with two people. I can't post pictures from my phone so will describe it.
Person 1: Something about how terrible everything is and so much is messed up.
Person 2: I think 2020 will bring flowers.
Person 1: Why do you think that?
Person 2: Because I'm planting flowers.
Obviously there are many things out of our control coming this year, but most of the changes will be because we did something about it and or attitude to what happens. And you don't have to wait for something to react to it. Decide repeatedly to be positive and look for the best in a situation and you will stay to do that.8 -
Well I have now done more than I did this whole entire last year... Ate breakfast (my own farm fresh eggsx2) and 2 cups of water... why is this important well.... i typically dont eat breakfast - I have not yet had a Mt. Dew (yes i know it has only been 4 hours and 14 minutes) and i have drank water.... when i would rather be laying in bed hiding from all of the stress. But with a little help and a Lot of motivation from some of you. I might be able to keep on top of this4
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Goal for 2020.
- 240 days out of 365 on the exercise bike.
- Drop the 50 pounds I gained last year (yes it was a bad year)
- Teach girls to cook, with lessons every Thursday evening
- Ride Huck Hill Back Side by the end of summer.
- Stay present and honest with myself
- Consistently spend time reading the Bible - Finish reading the Old Testament.
- Choose Happiness
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My New Years resolutions:
Be creative
Get stronger - do a pull up
De-clutter my home, life, space
Spend less money
Cook with the kids at least once a week, including a family meal together
Buy an investment property
Each one of these has many steps to help me get there, this is the summary.5 -
@Dory_42. I love this notion.My best New Year meme was one with two people. I can't post pictures from my phone so will describe it.
Person 1: Something about how terrible everything is and so much is messed up.
Person 2: I think 2020 will bring flowers.
Person 1: Why do you think that?
Person 2: Because I'm planting flowers.
Obviously there are many things out of our control coming this year, but most of the changes will be because we did something about it and or attitude to what happens. And you don't have to wait for something to react to it. Decide repeatedly to be positive and look for the best in a situation and you will stay to do that.
The flowers I plan to plant in 2020:- Keep supporting my daughter as she is receiving treatment for her mental condition.
- Support my wife with her stated goals to improve health and move from overweight to healthy BMI.
- Support my wife in supporting our daughters efforts in treatment.
- Seek assistance for my own mental condition (dysthymia depression).
- Maintain my own physical health and remain in healthy BMI range.
- Keep active in UAC (and on MFP).
In some ways making this list surprises me. Not by what is on it, but by what is NOT on it. Maybe I need to add to this list when I am thinking clearer.9 -
My resolution list is too long, so I know I am setting myself up for failure:
• Resist micromanaging my spouse (something I do out of anxiety not because I am a jerk).
• Get to my maintenance range and actually stay there.
• Do a better job with managing finances, organization, and cleaning.
• Make yoga and a little strength training a regular part of my exercise routine. Specifically, get on the floor each day for core exercises or a minimum 20 minutes of yoga.
• Read (including audio books) most days (something I've always done in the past, but have gotten away from recently).
• Do a better job with dental care. A good habit I just can't seem to make stick no matter how many times I try!7 -
@bold_rabbit I’m also a fan of long and way too ambitious lists that are short lived :-/
My top three resolutions - ranked of course:
1. Eat more vegetables and fruits. My goal is to include some at every meal.
2. Exercise for at least 20 minutes every day. I would like to get back to comfortably being able to run 10k again. On the fence about training for a specific race, since I don’t really enjoy them and am disgusted by the amount of waste they generate.
3. Get back to about 145 pounds in the first half of the year and maintain there.3 -
yellobird13 wrote: »@bold_rabbit I’m also a fan of long and way too ambitious lists that are short lived :-/
My top three resolutions - ranked of course:
1. Eat more vegetables and fruits. My goal is to include some at every meal.
2. Exercise for at least 20 minutes every day. I would like to get back to comfortably being able to run 10k again. On the fence about training for a specific race, since I don’t really enjoy them and am disgusted by the amount of waste they generate.
3. Get back to about 145 pounds in the first half of the year and maintain there.
How about signing up for one of the virtual races? You do it on your own and just submit the data from your tracker, so you don't have the waste etc as an element but it gives you something to work towards. Find one that supports a cause you want to support for extra motivation.6 -
Resolutions, keeping it simple, just for this month:
Complete the month on UAC, never mind Winners' Circle, just not to crash out after three weeks!
Get rid of the 2kg I put on over Christmas period
Develop a strategy for the 10 days I'm working, travelling, staying in hotels this month.
It should all be plain sailing until Wednesday, planning meals and sticking to plan, exercise classes, swimming pool, walking, except when I get stressed out by coping with problems of my partner who has Alzheimer's. I'll have to call in a little help from my friends, real and virtual ...
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yellobird13 wrote: »@bold_rabbit I’m also a fan of long and way too ambitious lists that are short lived :-/
My top three resolutions - ranked of course:
1. Eat more vegetables and fruits. My goal is to include some at every meal.
2. Exercise for at least 20 minutes every day. I would like to get back to comfortably being able to run 10k again. On the fence about training for a specific race, since I don’t really enjoy them and am disgusted by the amount of waste they generate.
3. Get back to about 145 pounds in the first half of the year and maintain there.
How about signing up for one of the virtual races? You do it on your own and just submit the data from your tracker, so you don't have the waste etc as an element but it gives you something to work towards. Find one that supports a cause you want to support for extra motivation.
Great idea!!! Thank you! I’ll look into it today!1 -
I hadn't heard of virtual races, what a great idea! I used to run races a lot, this might motivate me to do one again.
Feeling good and motivated so far in the New Year. Planning to increase my weight lifting days from 3 to 5 days a week.3 -
I decided to sign up for an actual race after all. The Chicago Shamrock Shuffle 8k is one of the weirder ones to do and this will be my second time overall. Last time was in 2017, so this will be a good goal to keep my training going. The good news is that the temptation to run too fast will be low, since it’s essentially a very crowded running party. The only weirder race I have done in the past is Bay to Breakers - where I saw some things that are hard to unsee.
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My goal for 2020 is to weigh under 300 lbs. Its a big goal, but I think I can do it...
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Today is my Admin's last day so I'm taking her out after work to our favorite greasy hamburger dive bar. I've pre-logged a pile of fries and a couple beers, with a light lunch I can pull it off with a little wiggle room for a few more beers once I get home. Not the most nutritional day, but I'll take it! I'd hate to have to use a pass so early in the game! It's all about planning the day to meet your needs.
Y'all are Rockstars! Keep up the good work!2 -
defiantlyoptimistic wrote: »My goal for 2020 is to weigh under 300 lbs. Its a big goal, but I think I can do it...
Yes you can! We’re rooting for you!
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Yesterday was an anomaly for me I actually went out with friends and had drinks. I had a plan to stay within my calorie count, but I blew it with a stop for a fresh warm doughnut on the way home.
The big thing is that I didn’t give up this time. In the past a bad day would throw me off for days. Instead, today I got up. I weighed in (up a pound). Didn’t freak out. Went and rode the spin bike. No guilt no shame.
Didn’t want to use a pass so soon, but days like yesterday are definitely the exception rather than the norm.
Cheers y’all!5 -
I just got off my treadmill. I have not been on it since 2016. That feels like a huge accomplishment. Just a mile, but A MILE! Feels good. Hope others are pushing themselves just a little. I have to keep reminding myself that perfect is the enemy of good.
Not sure I would have set the treadmill back up or gotten on it if it weren’t for this challenge. So thanks to all of you.10 -
I just got off my treadmill. I have not been on it since 2016. That feels like a huge accomplishment. Just a mile, but A MILE! Feels good. Hope others are pushing themselves just a little. I have to keep reminding myself that perfect is the enemy of good.
Not sure I would have set the treadmill back up or gotten on it if it weren’t for this challenge. So thanks to all of you.
Congratulations!!! I was just thinking this morning that my perfectionism is my biggest enemy (and my biggest asset)! The last two months I dropped out and completely gave up because I had more than three pass days...this months I‘ll try to not do that.4 -
pridesabtch wrote: »Yesterday was an anomaly for me I actually went out with friends and had drinks. I had a plan to stay within my calorie count, but I blew it with a stop for a fresh warm doughnut on the way home.
The big thing is that I didn’t give up this time. In the past a bad day would throw me off for days. Instead, today I got up. I weighed in (up a pound). Didn’t freak out. Went and rode the spin bike. No guilt no shame.
Didn’t want to use a pass so soon, but days like yesterday are definitely the exception rather than the norm.
Cheers y’all!
That’s a big deal! Congratulations on letting today be a new day with new decisions! I’m working similar attitudes of my own. Trying to do things different. Yay!!4
