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@idmalone - I will be praying for you and your family. I'm so sorry.
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yes x's 3 today
NSV...well, my largest workout pants need to go in the trash! ;D They almost fell down today when I was walking two big doggos...no hand free to pull them back up...and no belt loops, lol!
As my walking partner and I were discussing...even for the most positive people...this covidcraptasticness has taken a toll on our mental health. I am NEVER "down"...but felt the blue funk today. It is lifting...and I know it is the commitment to tracking every morsel...and making sure I work out...that has made a huge difference. I am keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers tonight.
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Yes x 3. Active rest day. House cleaning and laundry.
NSV’s to date are that my scrubs are hanging off of me, my favorite bra is too big. I’ve also got more stamina behind the beds, even with a sprained foot. I’m lapping my able bodied counterparts on the regular!
I’ve applied for a desk job on the sixth floor at work, and worry that flying a desk will undo everything I’ve done to date.9 -
@BMcC9 which popcorn do you suggest? I just started thinking about non-oil popcorn and without salt that can still be popped in the microwave.
I have a counter-top appliance type air-popper. If you are going for microwavable - I suggest you search amazon and make a one-time investment (VERY small) in some variant of "microwavable popcorn air popper". There are multiple brands, colors and volumes. Also to be found in Walmart or any other store with a "kitchen countertop appliances" section.
then just put regular run-of-the-mill popcorn kernals in.
If you find air-popped popcorn on the bland side as you make the initial transition, go to the spice aisle of the grocery store for "Molly McButter" (butter flavor sprinkles) or other "popcorn topping spice mix" to your taste.3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - more than an hr brisk walking to a book-store and back, plus pacing while making phone calls (more than 10.000 steps total today and only a very small amount on the exergame) PLUS the pilates shoulder and back work.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes - lots of left-over exercise calories
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Another non-scale victory ... kept up the shoulder&back workout for 5 of the last 6 days in a row. Lightly feel that muscles have been used when I finish.
And I invested in a second style of resistance band, plus a book of 4 15-minute all-over Pilates exercise routines.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes, back at work at my Hell Job, counted about a third of my exercise as walking for 3 hours and disinfecting the public areas due to the virus
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
NSV: Mine is simple. I'm no longer able to fool myself and eat whatever I want without being aware of the consequences. It's fine to enjoy food -- with common sense -- but I watch for the "I don't care right now" frame of mind as an excuse to overeat. Whatever I face in life, food or anything else, I do care and want to care. So my NSV is slowly retraining the way I look at my life.12 -
Yes, yes & yes for me today.
NSVs: Well I wrote the following post on July 25 - because the scale hadn't moved that week - since July 19. Well here it is August 15 and I gained back 3 lbs & lost those 3 lbs - but I am still the same weight I was on July 19. I have been thinking all day what I should write for a NSV and really couldn't come up with anything new. But the old news is still pretty good so here it is:
"So I actually lost this pound a week ago - I was this weight on Sunday, the day after my weigh-in which was last Saturday. Therefore I technically haven't lost a pound this week. So I will focus on my Non-Scale Victories this week which are several: 1) Deltoid & Biceps brachii are visibly becoming more defined 2) Lower abdomen is visibly smaller 3) my sister was walking behind me and commented that my waist has slimmed 4) my back has lost more fat & is more toned compared to the pic from 12 days ago 5) I'm wearing a blouse today that is shorter at the front and a month ago was not very flattering (the smaller lower abdomen is making the difference) 6) appears I have no underarm/bra bulge anymore and 7) all of my pool exercises are too easy for me now whereas when I first started they tuckered me out considerably (time to figure out new ways to add more resistance). I need to state these NSV's and reread them when I am discouraged by the scale moving slowly or not at all."10 -
Yes - 239 calories remaining
Yes - 15.46 miles
Yes.
I got in more of a walk then I planned today due to a mama and baby moose being in the trail on my way back. I had to back track then take the road home adding a couple extra miles. It’s a really nice day so I guess it’s not that bad.10 -
NSV - I haven’t lost weight but I feel I have gained muscle☺️8
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NSV - my favorite UAC day!!
1. Sweating no longer bothers me - I just realized that today!!!!!!
2. I know myself so much better now than I did 1/1/16 when I began.
3. I’m MUCH less fearful that I will regain because I habits - and support at home & on UAC, etc.
Tonight, I would have had a Pass Day 2, but decided At the last minute to go for a “nearly dark” walk. It’s been super hot here today. I told myself - just get your 30 minutes (that’s my minimum exercise goal I set for myself in UAC - helps with Apple Watch too). I already had 5.
Now I’ve got 45, not bad for basically a rest day.
This is how UAC helps reinforce my habits❣️
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I'm so sorry for your loss @idmalone
Please accept my sympathetic. My prayers are you and your family.2 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, had a nice evening walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes !
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes!
Nsv: I have two - I did my blood pressure at a machine in Walmart and it was normal! I had been in the higher than normal range last time...pre-covid time.
My other nsv is how I feel when I’m walking or exercising. I feel very fluid in my movements, comfortable with how I’m moving my body and just like everything is working how it’s supposed to.
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August 15
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes,
Exercise: Yes
Kitchen Closed: Yes
My NSV this month is being able to do my regular workout at home8 -
Yes x 3
So sorry @idmalone 🙏5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 5 mile run outside this morning
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes and under
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep!8 -
Long walk 7k+steps. Tracked all food and beverage.6
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@idmalone so sorry for your loss. That's really hard.
Yes x3 today. Exercise was stronglifts 5x5.
I think my biggest nsv is that I did a lot of sitting around yesterday and it felt terrible. I looked forward to getting up and doing something so much. Before I became healthier I would sit around loads and not really think about it at all.7 -
Yes, times three. Love reading about everyone's NSVs. It's a reminder we are doing this for more than just weight loss.8
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Thanks!@BMcC9 which popcorn do you suggest? I just started thinking about non-oil popcorn and without salt that can still be popped in the microwave.
I have a counter-top appliance type air-popper. If you are going for microwavable - I suggest you search amazon and make a one-time investment (VERY small) in some variant of "microwavable popcorn air popper". There are multiple brands, colors and volumes. Also to be found in Walmart or any other store with a "kitchen countertop appliances" section.
then just put regular run-of-the-mill popcorn kernals in.
If you find air-popped popcorn on the bland side as you make the initial transition, go to the spice aisle of the grocery store for "Molly McButter" (butter flavor sprinkles) or other "popcorn topping spice mix" to your taste.
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Yes, yes, and yes. It was a good day.
My latest NSV, that I can think of, is how my shirts fit. For many years I kept most of the buttons done up and pulled them over my head. That doesn't work any more, it seems that my shirts and my body are now tapered with the waist no longer being the largest part. A well fitting shirt will not pull over my shoulders, I have to completely unbutton and button up. A bit more trouble that I am happy to have!9 -
Daily post
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes7 -
NSV was fitting into a romper that I purchased about 6 weeks ago. It's a dangerous move...I have a closet full of ' someday' clothes. The romper was very expensive and went on super clearance so I did it. At first I could barely get it over my hips. This week I tried it on and it flew up past my hips and is loose all over! I'm shocked. Good reminder that scale isn't everything. I've only lost 4 lbs in this time, but an gaining muscle back so clothes are fitting way better.
In fact, I just decided to buy the romper in the next size down since it was even cheaper!!8 -
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I embraced the "micro-sessions - just do a little SOMETHNG!" approach to break through internal resistance to back&shoulder work as a lead up to eventual push-up progress. I am applying the same strategy to break through resistance on the seemingly daunting idea of getting started on my Second Language Prep work ... classes start again the week of Sept 8. I don't want to find myself having lost toooooo much ground since end of June.
Like any other muscle, the brain needs to be worked a bit every day .....5 -
1) 60 min light 🚴♀️ + 🚶♀️ + 🎾 and 45 min 🏋️♀️
2) ✔
3) Deficit: >250 cal. Last meal: 9:30.
5) Sleep: around 7:30
I am able to do HIIT and Tabata workouts at intermediate level, unmodified. I could run at over 9 kmh for one hour last week. I could wall sit for 6,5 min. I can do pushups! All my life I've been frustrated for not being able to lift my body oft the ground. Now I can do almost 10 proper ones. Small victories 😀6 -
@idmalone sorry for your loss . I lost my mother 15 years ago when she was 92 and not a day goes by that I don’t remember her.
I have been unable to log in to this board for a long time due to connectivity issues and haven’t been keeping to my goals ( due to an attack of vertigo and bad knee pain ) so August is really shot for me .
That said I have lost another 2.5 pounds and am closer to my initial goal of getting to a normal weight range.
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@idmalone my condolences. Prayers to you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏1
