Ultimate Accountability Challenge January 2020

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What's on your mind today?

RangerRickL
RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
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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??
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  • gore_melinda
    gore_melinda Posts: 32 Member
    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 this
  • yellobird13
    yellobird13 Posts: 118 Member
    @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.
  • yellobird13
    yellobird13 Posts: 118 Member
    Dory_42 wrote: »
    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!
  • designerdiscounts
    designerdiscounts Posts: 517 Member
    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.
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,479 Member
    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!
  • yellobird13
    yellobird13 Posts: 118 Member
    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!

  • yellobird13
    yellobird13 Posts: 118 Member
    Fife24 wrote: »
    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.
  • Fife24
    Fife24 Posts: 117 Member
    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!!
  • LesIckaBod
    LesIckaBod Posts: 719 Member
    Last day of vacay before the kids start back to school tomorrow.

    Wins:
    • Returned to my old exercise habits, and it feels great!
    • Returned to my old eating habits, plus added some new delicious meals, and it feels great!
    • Kept the dining room table clear and kitchen mostly clear, which helps with food prep, eating, and overall feelings of accomplishment
    • Played lots of games with the kids on the tidy dining room table!
    • Received a work evaluation today that I always worry over, and did better than I thought I would!
    • Spent most of vacay at home, which meant we all had mostly home-cooked meals and lots of peace together
    • Took care of a few of the tasks on my to-do list

    Losses:
    • Still some things on the to-do list that are giving me an upset tummy when I think about them
    • Clutter is beginning to return to the kitchen island
    • I've had trouble falling asleep before 1 am, and I've been sleeping in a little too long

    Overall, not bad, really. Back to the real grind tomorrow, as I try to continue my exercise and food progress while dealing for the first time with the weekly activity schedule for the little dudes. Monday is the tough one, because they do two activities with just enough time in between for a quick meal. I'm thinking egg salad sandwiches or grilled cheese plus veggies and hummus will likely be their Monday meals until the second activity ends in about 6 weeks. Otherwise, they just have one activity on Wed and one on Friday, so it's not an intense schedule the rest of the week.

    Those of you who are parents with elementary or middle school kids, how do you handle the grind around driving kids and preparing their meals on those busy days? Is there a good go-to meal I should consider?
  • planj
    planj Posts: 118 Member
    Hello ALL :)

    Late for January’s challenge. I will b3 forgoing the winners circle. Thanks!
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,586 Member
    LesIckaBod wrote: »
    Last day of vacay before the kids start back to school tomorrow.

    Wins:
    • Returned to my old exercise habits, and it feels great!
    • Returned to my old eating habits, plus added some new delicious meals, and it feels great!
    • Kept the dining room table clear and kitchen mostly clear, which helps with food prep, eating, and overall feelings of accomplishment
    • Played lots of games with the kids on the tidy dining room table!
    • Received a work evaluation today that I always worry over, and did better than I thought I would!
    • Spent most of vacay at home, which meant we all had mostly home-cooked meals and lots of peace together
    • Took care of a few of the tasks on my to-do list

    Losses:
    • Still some things on the to-do list that are giving me an upset tummy when I think about them
    • Clutter is beginning to return to the kitchen island
    • I've had trouble falling asleep before 1 am, and I've been sleeping in a little too long

    Overall, not bad, really. Back to the real grind tomorrow, as I try to continue my exercise and food progress while dealing for the first time with the weekly activity schedule for the little dudes. Monday is the tough one, because they do two activities with just enough time in between for a quick meal. I'm thinking egg salad sandwiches or grilled cheese plus veggies and hummus will likely be their Monday meals until the second activity ends in about 6 weeks. Otherwise, they just have one activity on Wed and one on Friday, so it's not an intense schedule the rest of the week.

    Those of you who are parents with elementary or middle school kids, how do you handle the grind around driving kids and preparing their meals on those busy days? Is there a good go-to meal I should consider?

    Well done on the impressive list of wins. I have found the way to keep clutter off surfaces is to do a 10 minute blitz once a day when I go through the house and put everything back where it should be. 10 minutes isn't long but its surprisingly effective, especially as i start putting things where they belong when I am finished as I know I will just have to do it later if I don't. I do get that kids complicate a plan like that, but maybe get them in on it and they do their own 10 minute blitz with you and see who can do the most in the time available.
  • Chinkiri
    Chinkiri Posts: 1,411 Member
    I also do a 10 minute daily blitz. I have a home help come in to do a 'proper' clean for a couple of hours once a fortnight and when I 've left stuff to pile up, it takes me hours to tidy up so she can clean. I prefer now to keep things tidy which is also much nicer for me to come home to. The kids can also do their thing.
    re To Do Lists: I get the stress! I've stopped doing other than little To Do Lists, things I can actually manage. Creating good To Do Lists is a skill, an art you can work on! Sometimes I've only got one thing on it! The rest can wait! I may put one or two things on tomorrow's list, but no more!
  • readyornot1234
    readyornot1234 Posts: 1,027 Member
    With 3 kids all 5 years apart (youngest just finished college) and working full time plus, there was always so little time. All 3 played hockey through college. They played hockey all year round and other sports each season. It took me a bit to learn that no one cared if the dishes weren’t done right away or if the dust accumulated. Only I cared. I never once had a neighbor stop by and do a glove test. I am glad I stopped stressing about that and spent more time with the family. I have decided family and clutter go together. Realizing this made me less stressed and, as my family says, less “crazy”. I would buy bulk healthy snacks and through portions in containers and store them in a cooler in the car. The kids had many water bottles that were filled wherever we were. I also wish I had spent time on myself, maybe working out 3 or more days a week. I was always so tired. I didn’t realize that I would have had more energy if I had done so. Whatever you do, enjoy it because they eventually move out and then you get weirdly nostalgic.
  • LesIckaBod
    LesIckaBod Posts: 719 Member
    @dory_42, @chinkiri, @readyornot1234 Thanks all for your words of wisdom! Ironically, after planning for their events today, we got from the first (a dr's office visit) and while making my dinner I completely forgot about their evening activity until Mr. 7 wistfully said, "we're going to be late." At which point, we were already late, and I didn't see the point of getting them going again. Oops.

    We'll try again Wednesday.
  • gore_melinda
    gore_melinda Posts: 32 Member
    I cooked this on the stove top – very simple and easy to do… AMAZING soup.

    Keto Tuscan Soup eatwell101.com/instant-pot-keto-tuscan-soup-recipe

    Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup – Creamy and hearty, you’ll enjoy every spoonful of this Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup. Italian sausage, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and onion are all simmered to perfection in a savory cream base. This Keto Tuscan soup tastes divine and it is unbelievably easy and effortless – anyone can make it! It’s comfort food at its best!
    Ingredients list for the Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup
    • 1 lb (450g) Hot Italian sausage, casings removed (or turkey sausage)
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 bunch kale, leaves stripped and chopped
    • 3/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
    • Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
    1. Add Italian sausage to the insert of the Instant Pot and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
    2. Add garlic, onion, and oregano to the Instant Pot with the sausage meat. Cook, stirring constantly until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
    3. Stir in chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes; season with pepper, to taste.
    4. Cook the sausage soup.
    5. Stir in kale to the soup until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; then adjust seasoning of the Tuscan sausage soup with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with fresh grated Parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!
    Notes: You can add cauliflower florets to the Instant Pot to make the Tuscan soup even more nutritive.

    Nutrient summary can be found by looking up the page

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