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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, I went for a walk at the park with my kids, then did a 30 minutes run on the treadmill.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes7 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes - as a matter of fact, I have enough left for a glass of wine. Badly needed after the week I've dealt with.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.6 -
Feb 1:
Exercise: Yes! 30 min walking, 35 min Zumba (I’m going to up my goal here from 20 min to 30 min)
Track: Yes!
Under calorie goal: Yes!
I’m also going to add no late night snacking this month... Yes!
Passes used: 0
One day down, 27 more to go! 🤗7 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Elliptical for 60 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 70 minutes crankin' hard on the spin bike, followed by a 30 minute H.A.B.I.T. class, followed by a 25 minute run on the treadmill, ended the evening with a 60 minute Pound 45 class.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, easily.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep9 -
Congratulations to all who qualified for the Winners Circle. Congratulations to all the Champions! 🎉
Exercise:✅
Tracked:✅
Under:✅5 -
Yes, yes and yes
AM treadmill and yoga workout5 -
Thank you, @victorious5 and @Hollis100
2/01/2021
Exercised 45 minutes strength training at moderate level intensity.
Logged all food and drink.
Under calorie budget.5 -
Congrats to all the winners and champions!
Welcome newbies.
Three yeses for me, although I’m counting work as my exercise today. We drained and cleaned one of the seal pools which means sweeping loads of water uphill (why can no one design the pools properly?) and using the high pressure hose on the walls. This is much more physical than a normal day and of course all our normal duties were done in addition to this task. Back on track with logging and all under budget.
I only did kids Jiu Jitsu as I was absolutely exhausted. Came home early and gonna be asleep before my early bedtime! Only got 3 more work days left this week (benefits of lock down).
I wanted to tell you that I am thrilled to have you back posting regularly! I miss your wonderful stories and adventures, not to mention your humor always gives me a good chuckle! It does make one wonder why corporations or businesses do certain things, such as the pool you mentioned? Things tend to " look " good on paper, but when put into action, and not by the people who created them, it does NOT work so well! I also wanted to mention that I AM following your budding romance, better than reading a romance novel! I am so excited and thrilled for your new adventures with " your man " by your side! Staying tuned in and waiting.
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Start weight, February 1, 2021: 126.2February 1, 2021 – 126.2 (-5.8); Tanita BF scale at 6 am 126.5 and 26%BF
January 1, 2021 – 132 (-3.6)
December 1, 2020 – 135.6 (-5.2)
November 6, 2020 – 140.8 (-7.0)
October 2, 2020 – 147.8 (-5.2)
September, 14, 2020 – 153.0
Plans for setting calorie goalFor February, I will be joining the others in the group that are here for accountability while maintaining. I am adding 200 calories/day to my January target calories, for a total of 1680. For comparison, MFP stated that my maintenance calories should be 1610. We’ll see how this goes and adjust daily calorie goal if I begin to consistently gain.
Date: 2/1
Exercised?: Yes, PM: Indoor cycle 45:58; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (27), push ups (23)
Calories?: Yes, 1526/1680 – 195 exercise ( 1331 net)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings Closed?: Yes, 1 out of 7, trying for 7 in a row (Monday – Sunday) challenge on watch
TDEE: TBD
*** For indoor cycling, I am going to start over riding the MFP exercise calories with data from the bike. MFP seems high.
Pass #3
Remaining passes: 3
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Exercise ✔️ 35 minute walk
Calories ✔️
Tracking ✔️
Off to a good start in the new month.3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, walked for 45 minutes in the snow and slush
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, under
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Congrats to all the people on the Winner's Circle list. Now onward to February.
@RangerRickL Thank you so much for all your support and for hosting this group and keeping it interesting, great job. I appreciate the correction, things happen.
Here is a pic of the snow and slush I walked through today
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victorious55 wrote: »Beautyofdreams wrote: »2/01 Lifted weights for 45 minutes, moderate intensity.
I am having minor foot surgery this afternoon. Does anyone have suggestions for non movement exercise, like chair exercise?
I hope your surgery when well.
Here are some chair exercises you may find useful. pick the once that suit you. Please take it easy.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chair+exercises
Wishing you speedy recovery
@beautyofdreams I would post you some Youtube videos on chair exercises, and then I saw that @victorious55 posted this very message! Way to go, and thanks for helping her out by looking these videos up!
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Feb. 1
Exercise - Yes. Indoor rowing 20 min. Body Combat 60 min.
Calories - Yes
Tracked - Yes2 -
victorious55 wrote: »Over the pass few years on this healthy life style journey, I have discovered some truths and come to some conclusions. I have written down some of these truths and repeated them to myself.
I hope someone here find them useful...
These are some of the truths I discovered and I tell myself every week and sometimes every day, especially on weekends or parties.
1. It is about my health. This is one thing in this life that nobody can do for me.
2. Nobody can exercise on my behalf.
3. Nobody can keep track of what I eat, bite, lick, drink, etc., on my behalf
4. Nobody can stay within my calorie/micro budget on my behalf
5. Food is my body fuel. Food is made for my body not my body for food. Gasoline is made for cars not cars for gasoline.
6. My body is too precious and too expensive to put any type of fuel. Just like you will put the premium fuel in BMW, Mercedes, etc.
7. Nobody over fuel their expensive cars. Therefore, no overeating and getting sick, guilty etc., the next day for me. (truth I always tell myself on weekends)
8. My goal in life is not to make pharmaceutical companies/ or big food merchants rich at my expense.
I honestly feel like we are twins! I FEEL the same way as YOU do on EVERY point YOU just made on this statement page! Bravo, my friend, and thanks for ALL the messages you handed out today! It NOT only helps the newbies to the UAC, but it reminds us older ones to the group as well! Can you PLEASE send me a friend request? I NEED you for the long haul!2 -
Well here we are, aren't we? I'm so happy to be in such great company! 🤗
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | Bret Contreras' Strong Curves "At Home Workout" (30), Monday Magic 💃🏾 (34) TOTAL: 64 min
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 328
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES
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Personal Bonus: Did I meet my protein macro for the day (40%)? NO | 28%
Pass Days Used: --
Finally, as I've done on the first of every month thus far, I'll list my accomplishments. With the help of UAC participation over the past month, I've been able to:
* Lose 0.5 % body fat
* Trend comfortably under 25% body fat percentage
* Increase the number of days reaching at least 30% protein (from 16 days in DEC to 19 days in JAN)
* Skip so much in JAN that the rope gave up and broke before I did
And, since joining UAC in October 2020, I've lost a total of 3.1% body fat and gained 1.2% in lean body mass. I'm trying to figure out how to improve this ratio so as to pack on more lean muscle faster.
Other goals for February:
* keep enjoying @Dory_42's lurv updates 🥰
* somehow convince @calvin20874 to finally give up the secret of 50-minute stretching 🧐8 -
My very first day!! 👏😊🎉
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? ✅ (Strength Training for 105min & Spinning for 72 min)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? ✅ Yes, did a nice 40 hour fast to start the month right
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅ 180 oz. water, herbal tea & plain decaf7 -
victorious55 wrote: »Some times, I "eat" or "gather" wisdoms from friends in the group I belong to.
Here is a wonderful piece from my friend @w8goal4life here in UAC.
Thank you very much @w8goal4life.
Thoughts:
1. “Diet” is a 4 letter word I choose not to have in my vocabulary. I much prefer “nutrition plan.”
2. Food is fuel and is absolutely essential for my body to run properly. The choices I make can be low grade, regular, premium or high test. Interestingly enough, for the most part, calories are inversely proportional to the fuel grades. I am the only one who is in control of filling the fuel tank.
3. Exercise is an important component for a healthy being, but it doesn’t compensate for a poor nutrition plan.
4. I am not alone on this journey. I have like-minded friends in UAC for cheerleaders; but know that I am the only one who can be accountable to me.
5. It is important to be encouraging for others. I can be a cheerleader for another, but the path they choose is their own to take.
6. Daily success is a gift I give to myself. I am worth it; and each day is an opportunity to begin anew and give myself another gift.
7. A bad day is only a reminder that the next day can be a better day.
8. We are better together.
Practical pointers:
1. A kitchen scale is absolutely essential for tracking and much more accurate than measuring or estimating.
2. For tracking purposes, eating at home is preferable to eating out. Social eating is problematic, but planning ahead can mitigate some of the hazards.
3. Keep it simple – recipes, in general, are counter-productive to weigh loss. Eg. Better to eat the apple than apple pie. Better to eat plain potato rather than potatoes au gratin or potato salad. Better to eat the banana rather than banana bread. Better to just have a piece of cheese instead of mac and cheese. Better to eat a plain egg than to turn it into an omelet.
4. Keeping it simple requires much less prep time in the kitchen and fewer dishes to wash.
5. Always better to track as one goes through the day, rather than trying to remember everything for an end of the day entry. Adjustments can be made more easily throughout the day.
6. The scale is only a number. How one feels and their physical well being are better indicators of health.
Suggestions:
1. Portion control is my responsibility. I can begin to curb portions simply by using a smaller plate, filling it once, and not having seconds. I am known to eat ice cream in a small dish or cup, using a baby spoon. I get lots of small bites that way!
2. Keep an insulated cup of ice water in the refrigerator or an easily accessible place at all times to stay hydrated. Limit beverages to just water/milk. Alcohol & juice are not good choices in a weight loss program.
3. Have healthy fruit and vegetable snacks in the refrigerator for between meal hunger urges.
4. Flossing and Brushing teeth after each meal may interrupt snack attacks and curb the desire to eat, again, right away.
5. Everything in moderation. I don’t deny myself anything, but exercise judgment as to the portion size for each.
6. Have a weight loss buddy. My buddies are the UAC participants. There is no better forum in MFP. We are blessed with reasonable daily goals that assure success if committed to the program…and it’s FREE!
I can guess who in the UAC said all these amazing things, but I am tossed between two people! Let us make this a guessing game! I THINK: The person who stated these things has a username that either starts with an M or a T. How did I do? Am I getting warm on the correct answer?
I do ALL of the posted things; however, I do Love under the THOUGHTS section, #1 and #2. I will be USING #2 tomorrow in my groups! I started a group quote list that I send every morning to 65 people! It was just one person, my sister, who struggles with anxiety and myself at times! It has now SNOWBALLED into a much LARGER group! I did NOT know under the SUGGESTIONS section about #4, so I will try this!
Thanks for posting ALL of this FANTASTIC info, even if passing it from your friend!3 -
Congrats to the winner's circle!! Such a proud accomplishment to kick off 2021!
Yes x 3 for Monday
Tracked, prelogging dinner. Took an hour dog walk, including some very steep hills!4 -
February 1
Congrats to the January Winners and Champions!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Yes. Long walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Yes. Nice deficit
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Yes
Looking forward to a great February!
See, you are already off to a better start than last month! Way to go!3
