Ultimate Accountability Challenge March 2020

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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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  • Hollis100
    Hollis100 Posts: 1,408 Member
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    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.
  • stacie915
    stacie915 Posts: 47 Member
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    Thanks!!
  • dlkg12764
    dlkg12764 Posts: 16 Member
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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.
  • stacie915
    stacie915 Posts: 47 Member
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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!
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
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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!
  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
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    @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. :smile:
  • dsgoingtodoit
    dsgoingtodoit Posts: 803 Member
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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! ;D
  • dsgoingtodoit
    dsgoingtodoit Posts: 803 Member
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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.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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    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 ......
  • patriciawmartin5
    patriciawmartin5 Posts: 8 Member
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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??
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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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)
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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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.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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    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 / approach
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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    BMcC9 wrote: »
    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 .... :D

    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.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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    Chinkiri wrote: »
    @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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  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,378 Member
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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 organized

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