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@SummerSkier lol that sounds fantastic!!!! Wat ur saying is so true up until a few days ago i would try to save 100 calories to try and speed up weight loss but all it did was make me weak, hungry, grumpy and with barley any energy to do exersise. Since increasing my calorie intake i feel happier and have sooo much more evergy! I cant wait to get to maintenance so i can eat more!!! I loveee food!!! Ha ha!!3
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@transparentenigma This realization will stay with you for life! Knowing how much you've eaten will make consciously, and unconsciously, eat less! I'm the same, when I observe how much I used to eat from snacks alone... Shiver! Congratulations on this realization 👏💜💜
@Beautyofdreams Such inspiring journey! I'm only 4 months! I can't wait to look back after a year!!
@Chinkir If it's not there, I'll write it for you💜3 -
Exercise: Yes
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes
Pass Days Used: 0
It was a good day but I was exhausted at the end. Slept like a baby last night.3 -
Beautyofdreams wrote: »Did I exercise today? 20 minutes of leisurely walking.
Did I stay under calories? Yes, by 7.
Did I log everything I ate and drank? Yes.
Today is my 1 year anniversary of my health journey. On 3/8/2020, I weighed 223.4 lbs. according to the dr.'s scale. I didn't measure myself or start tracking weight until 4/12/2020 when I weighed 208.1 lbs. and measured bust=46.0", waist=46.0", hips=49.0'',thighs=27.25'', and biceps=14.0''. Today, I am 151.0 lbs.(up from 149.3 lbs.), measurements are bust=38.5'', waist=36.0'', hips=39.0", thighs=22.25'', biceps=11.0''.
I am at a healthy bmi, but will lose another 15 pounds to be at a 22 bmi, then reassess my weight.
@Beautyofdreams CONGRATULATIONS!! Wowsa! Over 72 pounds and over 35 inches lost!!!!!! Happy Anniversary to YOU my friend! YOU ROCK!!!!
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8th March
Yes x 3. Minimal exercise, 20 minutes walking. I just don't seem to have the energy. I am really out of condition, so I should really go back to my programme of increasing my walk by 5 minutes every day. If UAC had a cheer button, you could cheer me on every time I do an extra 5 minutes! Your support helps.
Under calories, still sipping my pumpkin soup and aubergine curry. Ready to stick in some meat, encouraged by recipes on UAC...
@Chinkiri here's your CHEER from ME!!
I think that's wonderful idea (increasing by 5 minutes). And also, I wanted to say just stick with it. "Ride it out" so to speak. I went through a funk back in February, but simply refused to give up. I just kept showing up and eventually I got my mojo back! You got this! 5 -
3/08:
✔️ EXERCISE: Yes. 157 minutes.
✔️ CALORIES: Yes. 1575/2459
✔️ TRACK: Yes.
PASSES USED: 0/3
19,519 steps
50/45/45 planks (seconds)
I can't manage what I don't measure and I can't improve upon something that I don't properly manage.
I only use the app to log food into my food diary. Otherwise I use my laptop. I rarely have issues.3 -
@Beautyofdreams - congratulations! What a great success story. You made my day and are my new hero!
Went for my first bike ride of the year. First 6 miles were easy peasy. Then I turned around and realized Id been riding with an 18 mph wind at my back. Which, yep, was now a headwind. For my first time out, it was a challenge getting back home!
Yes, yes, and yes.7 -
Exercise - Yes
Calorie Budget - Yes
Tracked All - Yes
I love today's meme, so true!
Logging/planning meals in advance really help me meet my calorie budget. I had calories left for a glass of wine at the end of the day!4 -
Daily Check-In: March 8th
Exercise Tracked Treadmill (Sat and Sun Off): No Treadmill yet.
Total Steps: 5,169 - who knew I walked that much doing normal indoor activities.
Calories and Water Tracked in MFP: Yes
Within Daily Calorie Range of 1300 to 1450: Yes calories were 1,430
Extra:
Daily Water Goal of 7 Water Bottles: No
Pass Day Count: 1
My brain says I need to make my "treadmill plan" before I can start walking on the treadmill again. So I will be doing that in the next few days. Plus I need to get on my treadmill to help with the major stress I am dealing with right now.
I am still in the "toy phase" of my Fitbit, just playing with it and learning all the functions it can do. It's helping me stay calm, and I notice that my chest pains start when my heart rate goes over a certain range so that is very helpful in helping me stay calm during high-stress interactions with a certain person. I want to learn how to use the exercises on it for the treadmill, learn how to use the heart rate zones and fat burn zone, and learn how to set exercise goals on it. I have also learned that I do not sleep well at all, and a lot of tossing and turning, which makes sense with the stress and chaos I have to deal with right now.
If anyone would like to add me as an MFP friend, or Fitbit friend please feel free to do so.7 -
Calories: Y 1539/1800+209exercise
Exercise: Y outdoor work
Tracked: Y4 -
February 10/3
3x yes
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20 min exercise: Yes!
Logged everything I ate/drank: Yes!
Stayed within calories: Not today. Pass 1/3. BUT thinking about this group helped me prevent binging. And frankly that’s most important to me right now while I try to get my ravenous appetite (mostly from nursing) and food cravings (lifelong struggle!) under control!
That and exercise. Sure is easier to get those 20+ minutes in when it’s mid 60s in Denver this week. Preparing for record setting snowstorm this weekend😑 I’m excited to have this group and app to keep me accountable when I’m trapped in the house.5 -
Yes, yes, yes
2 hour city walk.3 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? ✅ Spinning, Walking, Arc Trainer & Stretching
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? ✅ Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅ Yes
Passes used: 0 of 32 -
@CEPerry100 With pleasure! It's a team effort!0
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@Beautyofdreams Thanks for sharing your journey and your Victories!!
I look forward to seeing you reach all of your goals!0 -
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8th March
Yes x 3. Minimal exercise, 20 minutes walking. I just don't seem to have the energy. I am really out of condition, so I should really go back to my programme of increasing my walk by 5 minutes every day. If UAC had a cheer button, you could cheer me on every time I do an extra 5 minutes! Your support helps.
Under calories, still sipping my pumpkin soup and aubergine curry. Ready to stick in some meat, encouraged by recipes on UAC...
@Chinkiri
I’m happy to cheer you on! Please just include @MadisonMolly2017 so I don’t miss your post!
BTW, a few things that might help...
1. Beginning exercise is the hardest part. It WILL get easier!!
2. Consider doing 2 walks a day, up each by 2.5 mins. Or 3 walks. Shorter, more frequent can help you build strength in the beginning without burning out.
3. Take photos on your walks or listen to music or podcasts or call a friend!!
You’ve got this🎉🎉🎉
Maddie2 -
I listened to my hunger cues today and did not have pointless snacks throughout the day. 🤷♀️ Tbh, I did not feel well so yeah... 😔 I did manage to get a 🏋♀️ in and crushed my pushups PR: 15 in a row! 😁 Ended the day with a deficit of +500 cals! 🎉2
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Thanks, @MadisonMolly2017! Great ideas! Just did my first 10 minute walk to the shop - made a little detour on purpose. Will keep you posted!1
