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Living the Lifestyle, Monday 06/01/2020

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misterhub
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Today's Topic: New Month...Renewed Resolve?

Today is the first day of the month. What is the first thing you can do to renew your efforts?

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  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
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    I actually started "renewing my efforts" on May 31, 2020. The first thing I did was get rid of all the chips, dips, Cheez-Its, and honey buns in the kitchen. I replaced them with LOTS of fresh fruits and that's what I'm using for snacks now.

    I'm also cooking more lean meats and fresh vegetables, weighing and measuring everything I eat except fruits and vegetables, and tracking everything on MFP (including fruits and vegetables although I'm pretty sure I didn't gain weight from fruits and vegetables :) )
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 7,878 Member
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    Trying to cut down the snacking. I know it's one of my main downfalls. Maybe a BIG glass of cold water whenever I feel the urge. At least it'd distract me for awhile.
  • gadgetgirlIL
    gadgetgirlIL Posts: 1,381 Member
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    Get back to weight training. We are reopening the fitness center at the retirement community this week. I can lead some exercise classes, socially distanced, in the larger space next door.
  • MASSRUNNER_FRANK
    MASSRUNNER_FRANK Posts: 192 Member
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    My efforts are not in need of renewing. At least not now.
    Been on course since 1/2019.
    Believe me when I say I am under no illusions that I am bullet proof. Hence not straying far from Plan or tracking for nearly 18 months now.
  • myallforjcbill
    myallforjcbill Posts: 5,526 Member
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    More meal planning. Less adhoc eating
  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
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    Al_Howard wrote: »
    Trying to cut down the snacking. I know it's one of my main downfalls. Maybe a BIG glass of cold water whenever I feel the urge. At least it'd distract me for awhile.

    There is no try. There is only do. :)
  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,175 Member
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    beachwoman2006 wrote: »
    Al_Howard wrote: »
    Trying to cut down the snacking. I know it's one of my main downfalls. Maybe a BIG glass of cold water whenever I feel the urge. At least it'd distract me for awhile.

    There is no try. There is only do. :)

    I have to point out that Master Yoda was a very skinny dude.
  • whathapnd
    whathapnd Posts: 1,233 Member
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    I'm still feeling energized about losing weight even though the process is slow. I do think it's nice to take time to reflect/plan at the start of a new month/new season.

    On Saturday, a friend sent a picture of us from five years ago that had popped up in her FB. I checked my weight history, and I was 23 pounds lighter in that pic. I'd been at goal or below for nearly two years in that pic. I felt mad/disappointed in myself then decided that wasn't really useful thinking. Useful thinking is making sure I have good food options on hand this week.
  • imastar2
    imastar2 Posts: 5,934 Member
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    Tracking and portions. I'm weird off the trail in May so tracking consistently and by so doing keep portions under control at the same time.
    Tracking days May 1-31 Yes 9 /No 22😡
    SW/CW/GW 06/01/20 Monday
    400.8/310.6/185 [+0.4] ☹
    Total Loss 90.2 lbs
  • podkey
    podkey Posts: 5,071 Member
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    Doing a bit better. Not a new resolve for me but to keep better focus.

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