What's on your mind today?
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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Well I just recovered from the flu and went 3 days with very little food. Since I went 3 days without processed sugar I thought I would see how long I could go without those muffins, cookies, cakes, etc. Today is day 5, I don't feel any unbearable cravings for the stuff yet and I found a tasty plant based recipe that I made last night that totally would do if I had a craving. It's called Salted Caramel Bliss Balls. Super easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients:
1 C. packed and pitted Medjool dates (soft)
1/4 C. unsweetened coconut flakes
1 C. sliced almonds - raw if possible
1 tsp. salt (I used Kosher Salt and a little less)
Mix in food processor until completely combined. Roll into balls and keep in airtight container. Mine turned out about 13 balls. Enjoy!
I didn't figure nutrition information yet, you can calculate it on here.5 -
That looks delicious -- thanks for sharing it with us. I stopped eating most added sugar sweets last summer and went through a craving period that died out. Now I don't think about those treats and don't miss them. I like the dates and almonds in your recipe.3
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Thanks!!2
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The dates didn’t make you crave sugar? Having been on keto before and not now for some exercise health related reasons, I’m afraid that I will crave more sweet with any sweet taste. Today is the first day of a challenge with MyFitnessPal.1
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No, haven't craved sweets at all yet..the balls I made aren't really sweet to me, but taste good and do the trick!
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Okay, I want y’all’s experiences. I’ve read the science, but here is my question:
If you’ve ever consistently eaten under your minimum allotted calories for a period of time, did you notice a stall in your progress?
It’s been my experience, back when I was here in 13-14, that when I ate closer to my calorie goal my progress was more regular than if I were only eating 1000-1200 calories. (At the time I was allowed about 1500.) I’ve never been one to eat all of my exercise calories back. 25-50%, tops.
I’m interested to hear... 🙏 Namaste!1 -
@juliemouse83
During weight loss I eat the minimum amount of calories, 1,000 to 1,200, and not any of my exercise calories unless for a special occasion. I have found when my body decides to stall or go up it needs a shock. I accomplish this several ways but what normally works for me is having one or two really high calorie days and then getting back on track. I also take a look at what I have been eating. Is it the same thing day in and day out? If that's the case I adjust my meals and what I have been eating.
It will be interesting to see what works for other members.
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I know that whenever I don't have something to eat after dinner, I almost always can be guaranteed of a loss (even if it's only a few ounces). Many times I would have something (even nuts or dried fruit) mainly because I had the extra calories. Well, for Lent I'm giving up having something after dinner. I do have my dinner then dessert, and then nothing but water or (unsweet) tea. We shall see how it goes. If I can do this for the 40 days, then I probably won't want to do it any more. About 15 years ago I gave up white flour and to this day I no longer crave cakes/rolls, etc. Before, put a dinner roll in front of me and watch it disappear. So I'm hoping it'll be the same way with eating after dinner.5
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I'm heading into probably my busiest month ever work wise. I know that it will be imperative that I prep food prior. Thinking of freezing ALOT of prepared go to protein portions. bag some veggies and nuts. put some protein bars in my car - and maybe try to do some shakes this month - as I haven't been doing much of those in a while and it really helps me hit the protein mark.... So - that's on my mind! ;D4
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juliemouse83 wrote: »Okay, I want y’all’s experiences. I’ve read the science, but here is my question:
If you’ve ever consistently eaten under your minimum allotted calories for a period of time, did you notice a stall in your progress?
It’s been my experience, back when I was here in 13-14, that when I ate closer to my calorie goal my progress was more regular than if I were only eating 1000-1200 calories. (At the time I was allowed about 1500.) I’ve never been one to eat all of my exercise calories back. 25-50%, tops.
I’m interested to hear... 🙏 Namaste!
Short answer yes - if I eat too few calories - body goes into "storing mode".
More detailed...I always found that if I ate about 500 below my TDEE - keeping in mind my activity level for THAT DAY, then weight loss moves along. However, when high calorie days happen...it's no big deal when the mindset is that this was a moment...not the norm.2 -
There are two good things about "the cubicle shuffle" we have to do at work: it forces a reconsideration/sort down / weeding of "do I REALLY need this old paper / supply hoard??" - after all, why move what you have no use for ... and second - LOTS of extra steps in my day as we get shift "gotta-keep files out of cabinets onto Dormant Record Storage shelves ......4
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I have one of those really weird systems where the slightest things I do causes dizziness and possibly even nausea with motion. Sometimes even walking can cause it. Treadmill.... forget it!!
I couldn’t go walking with my work wife/bestie @juliemouse83 due to a meeting so I figured just do some light squats, sit ups and such.... not to happen!!!🤢
How can I exercise if this happens??
I’m doing my best, but may have to take a loss with this challenge 😢
But at the same time, is it a win if I’m actually putting forth effort??3 -
What non-exercise interests do YOU have? Post related photos if you wish! (fav book covers, projects-in-process of all types etc)
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patriciawmartin5 wrote: »I have one of those really weird systems where the slightest things I do causes dizziness and possibly even nausea with motion. Sometimes even walking can cause it. Treadmill.... forget it!!
I couldn’t go walking with my work wife/bestie @juliemouse83 due to a meeting so I figured just do some light squats, sit ups and such.... not to happen!!!🤢
How can I exercise if this happens??
I’m doing my best, but may have to take a loss with this challenge 😢
But at the same time, is it a win if I’m actually putting forth effort??
have you considered or tried something in the chair-exercise category, where there would be less shifts in balance / changes in elevation?
I have to verify the name, but i THINK there is also something called "Body Groove" (or very like that). There are youtube sample videos as well as the official website - my friend with no sense of balance or rhythm finds them very user-friendly. The founder's philosophy is "Just move to the degree you can, in a fun way" The "stage set" is like a large living room or rec-room, and someone is always shown joining in while sitting on the couch.2 -
Yes, it is called Body Groove.
The lady behind it: Misty Tripoli
"Misty Tripoli triumphed over her obsession with being too thin by developing The Body Groove. While most exercise workout videos are based on one-size-fits-all choreography, Body Groove allows everyone to create a workout that is just right for their body. Jan 5, 2018"
You can look her up including her background and how she came to develop her new Body Groove mentality / approach2 -
What non-exercise interests do YOU have? Post related photos if you wish! (fav book covers, projects-in-process of all types etc)
I very much love doing my Crossstitch World app on my tablet. Downloaded free from Google Play store. (can be crafty without having to find wall-space for finished projects ... reserved for DH's 5D Diamond finished beauties .... like the emus by our front door .... our house is gonna end up like those old English manor-houses that are practically like long-term art galleries with original paintings everywhere and the "multigenerational portrait gallery" ... and THEN ... we will have to buy a bigger house ....
If you want a sense of the HUGE spectrum of 5D Diamond craft kits available (both by subject and by project size) go to the Facebook Canada, Got Diamonds? group and take a look at the various works-in-progress and finished items posted.1 -
@BMcC9 I read a lot, both paper and Kindle books, catholic tastes! Ditto music! I play the piano, (badly but with enthusiasm). I study Italian and Art History. Apart from that, I go out a lot: cinema, theatre, concerts, museums and art galleries, socialising with friends, out for drinks or dinner. I do Yoga, Gym and Stretching classes, go to the swimming pool and do a lot of walking, sometimes biking. I have friends in many countries and I try and keep in touch with them by all possible means. I squeeze this into the time available after I have taken care of my partner's needs and my regular travel for work and to see my kids in UK and my Mum etc. in the Netherlands. I don't need much sleep! Now we have been put on lock down, I've got out my knitting and embroidery and will spend more time practising the piano. I have been given a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle for Christmas, which I will now attempt to put together.
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What non-exercise interests do YOU have? Post related photos if you wish! (fav book covers, projects-in-process of all types etc)
My main interest outside of UAC is racing FPV drones. I compete when I can, even up to a national level. I am secretary of a drone racing club and organise events.
The FPV race drones are not "off the shelf", they need to be assembled from components. To fly you need to know soldering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, programming as well as race theory.
The following is from just over a month ago. I try to post video from what I see as I fly regularly.
I also solve puzzles, listen to audio books and study languages (German, Spanish, French and Japanese).5 -
@BMcC9 I read a lot, both paper and Kindle books, catholic tastes! Ditto music! I play the piano, (badly but with enthusiasm). I study Italian and Art History. Apart from that, I go out a lot: cinema, theatre, concerts, museums and art galleries, socialising with friends, out for drinks or dinner. I do Yoga, Gym and Stretching classes, go to the swimming pool and do a lot of walking, sometimes biking. I have friends in many countries and I try and keep in touch with them by all possible means. I squeeze this into the time available after I have taken care of my partner's needs and my regular travel for work and to see my kids in UK and my Mum etc. in the Netherlands. I don't need much sleep! Now we have been put on lock down, I've got out my knitting and embroidery and will spend more time practising the piano. I have been given a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle for Christmas, which I will now attempt to put together.
I am glad you "give all the piano keys an equal chance" LOL I knit too - and have done jigsaw puzzles in the past .... but now the big "leave it out" table is reserved for 5D Diamond work (like the emus .. in their various fineries ... don't think we took a snap of the halloween masks ... )
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I will post a picture of my scarf-in-progress (and scan of the instructional photo of the cable I am including) and some of my current book-cover faves once I get the images organized1
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craigo3154 wrote: »What non-exercise interests do YOU have? Post related photos if you wish! (fav book covers, projects-in-process of all types etc)
My main interest outside of UAC is racing FPV drones. I compete when I can, even up to a national level. I am secretary of a drone racing club and organise events.
The FPV race drones are not "off the shelf", they need to be assembled from components. To fly you need to know soldering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, programming as well as race theory.
The following is from just over a month ago. I try to post video from what I see as I fly regularly.
I also solve puzzles, listen to audio books and study languages (German, Spanish, French and Japanese).
Just watched the video ... WOW!!!!! What an incredible multi-dimentional interest! And then there is that throwaway "I also ..... " additional bit at the end ....1 -
@BMcC9 Love the clever masks! They're hilarious! Love the instrument in the nose.
No photos for me right now. In my spare time I work on another college degree (anthropology and world history). I also write philosophical science fiction under a pen name. All that sitting and reading and writing wrecks my health, which is why MFP's good for me.
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a little dog named Pluto addresses the internets concerning how to cope with the whole COVID-19 personal coping strategy thing.
https://www.facebook.com/nanciewight/videos/10158289063493653/2 -
All you introverts remember to put down your books and check on your extroverted friends in these tough times. They are probably not coping as well.
Thank goodness that technology makes that even easier than ever before ... including Skype and Facetime as well as phone/text/email to give them a sense of someone else live to interact with ... not just a disembodied voice.4 -
So much in life is how you frame it. I just found two threads you might consider bookmarking - about making a point of looking for positives / silver linings in the situation instead of over-focusing solely on the negatives /danger aspect.
This is not about denial. This is about respecting that both the threat and situation are real, and taking appropriate actions/precautions - but not allowing it to consume you. Acknowledge what you have no control over, then focus your attention on what you CAN control - your responses.
Things like :- getting better at scrabble
- pet certainly happier to have everyone home all the time
- not having to commute in bad weather
- appreciation of grocery store staff and others you never really thought about as being in a "relatively dangerous job segment"
- getting creative about "play-time / socializing while respecting social distancing" (I saw a video of two college aged guys playing Battleship by shouting the moves to each other from separate balconies ... filmed by a third person on a third balcony)
- pace of life slowing down and allowing space to consider what changes in attitude and life habits one could carry forward even when "back to normal" life resumes
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10789351/positivity-from-coronavirus#latest
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10789092/silver-lining-of-the-coronadovirus#latest
Personally, I LOVE the hour-later alarm clock setting now that "commuting" means walking up one flight of stairs to the home study. I am in a position to keep right on working from home (which I realize not everyone will be)
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patriciawmartin5 wrote: »I have one of those really weird systems where the slightest things I do causes dizziness and possibly even nausea with motion. Sometimes even walking can cause it. Treadmill.... forget it!!
I couldn’t go walking with my work wife/bestie @juliemouse83 due to a meeting so I figured just do some light squats, sit ups and such.... not to happen!!!🤢
How can I exercise if this happens??
I’m doing my best, but may have to take a loss with this challenge 😢
But at the same time, is it a win if I’m actually putting forth effort??
I was just wondering how your system handles water/swimming etc... Figure it's not a good fit. ? What about a stationary bike? Are you able to utilize dramamine non-drowsy formula for help?
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dsgoingtodoit wrote: »I'm heading into probably my busiest month ever work wise. I know that it will be imperative that I prep food prior. Thinking of freezing ALOT of prepared go to protein portions. bag some veggies and nuts. put some protein bars in my car - and maybe try to do some shakes this month - as I haven't been doing much of those in a while and it really helps me hit the protein mark.... So - that's on my mind! ;D
Well, well...covid-19 changed all of this! I have now had a slow month of work...and no work on the books at all for next month due to quarantine. Not sure what will happen with that. Might have to create a new job or go to work for Amazon.6 -
What’s on my mind today? A whole lot, actually.
Yesterday I had to tell my entire first shift to go home. Our patient census was 108, which is very low (today it is 88). I told one of my 3 second shift team to stay home, and one of the two remaining was instructed to leave when transport requests stopped, leaving one on shift to cover any remaining requests.
I am self monitoring temp and symptoms twice daily, per work instructions. They scan our temps at the door when we come in, and I’d been running anywhere from 97 to 97.7, which is the norm for me. Took it last night and it was 98.6, with no symptoms, beyond my annual seasonal allergies. Woke up with almost a headache this morning, and a sore-ish throat. Called work and instructed our dispatcher to send all of first shift home when second shift arrived. Started coffee and took my temp. 99!
I am tired. My energy level is zip, and for the first time in over two years I feel like I may not be able to close all the rings on my watch. I’ve usually closed the Move and Exercise rings by this time on any other Saturday. My appetite is non-existent, but I am going to go fix something in hopes that it will give me the zing I need to get those rings closed, even if it is VR exercise on an easy level.
I’m worried about things I have no control of, which is a big no-no, but one of those worries is for my team, who got hit hard with the flu this season, in spite of mandatory flu shots, and burned a lot of their PTO time, and when I am sending them home more days than not, they are burning through what they have left, and I fear that if they have to isolate for two weeks that this is going to cause them financial issues. They are like family to me, and it’s hard NOT to worry about family.
The one silver lining in this is that if they test positive due to patient contact, it should fall under workman’s comp. if they haven’t had contact with a positive patient, though, I don’t think it will, which makes no sense. The only places many of us go are work and home, so where else would we be exposed?
Sorry for the novel.
I hope all of you are well and taking the appropriate precautions. ❤️7 -
juliemouse83 wrote: »... I’ve usually closed the Move and Exercise rings by this time on any other Saturday. My appetite is non-existent, but I am going to go fix something in hopes that it will give me the zing I need to get those rings closed, even if it is VR exercise on an easy level."
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To quote a PS4 commercial that keeps cropping up on Dailymotion ....
"Slow Motion is better than No Motion" ... stick to easy levels while energy levels are down (says the lady whose 20 minutes of required UAC exercise while she had a cold was divided into multiple sessions of The Zombie Shuffle per day around her house until energy returned)
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juliemouse83 wrote: »... I’ve usually closed the Move and Exercise rings by this time on any other Saturday. My appetite is non-existent, but I am going to go fix something in hopes that it will give me the zing I need to get those rings closed, even if it is VR exercise on an easy level."
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To quote a PS4 commercial that keeps cropping up on Dailymotion ....
"Slow Motion is better than No Motion" ... stick to easy levels while energy levels are down (says the lady whose 20 minutes of required UAC exercise while she had a cold was divided into multiple sessions of The Zombie Shuffle per day around her house until energy returned)
That is what I’m doing today. Breaking it up into smaller chunks. No surprise that I felt better after round one. Over halfway there. 👍🏼
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jOALCGtMX8