Exercise--yes, walking and stretching
Calories--yes
Tracking--yes

Passes used--2/3

I don't really understand 'macros'. I have set my goals to roughly 1/3 each of proteins, carbs and fats. Bit more carbs, because I like carbs, (starch mostly, not sugar, unless it's in fruit) but less fats. I often go over carbs, but not much, tend to be under or OK on fats, but don't usually get up to max on protein, mostly, I think, because I don't eat much meat. I can see why protein matters when you are a young, growing male, but why might a 69-year-old female, trying to lose weight, have to worry about getting enough protein? I try and keep carbs and fats under control, as they just seem to add flab to my belly and bum. I replaced the 'salt' column with 'Vitamin C' in my stats, as I know that I hardly eat any superfluous salt, but want to make sure I get enough Vitamin C, not because I am worried I'll get scurvy, but it seems like an indication to me that my food is fresh, healthy and contains lots of fruits and vegetables,

Chinkiri wrote: »

I don't really understand 'macros'. I have set my goals to roughly 1/3 each of proteins, carbs and fats. Bit more carbs, because I like carbs, (starch mostly, not sugar, unless it's in fruit) but less fats. I often go over carbs, but not much, tend to be under or OK on fats, but don't usually get up to max on protein, mostly, I think, because I don't eat much meat. I can see why protein matters when you are a young, growing male, but why might a 69-year-old female, trying to lose weight, have to worry about getting enough protein? I try and keep carbs and fats under control, as they just seem to add flab to my belly and bum. I replaced the 'salt' column with 'Vitamin C' in my stats, as I know that I hardly eat any superfluous salt, but want to make sure I get enough Vitamin C, not because I am worried I'll get scurvy, but it seems like an indication to me that my food is fresh, healthy and contains lots of fruits and vegetables,

@Chinkiri
Hey there!

https://khn.org/news/why-older-adults-should-eat-more-protein-and-not-overdo-protein-shakes/

This article has all the info I use, and explains the importance of protein for seniors & spreading it out over the day!

My teacher shared research with us that
Protein and water should be spread out over the day.

Good fats & vegetables/fruits don’t need to be- ie we take a vitamin pill once a day. Our body hangs on to fats.

He had us spread starches across the day, too (blood sugar)

Eating more of your food earlier in the day led to greater weight loss & maintenance of the loss in older women when compared to those who ate largest meals at dinner.

Best,
Maddie

Thanks, Maddie @MadisonMolly2017, got it!

Exercise: Yes
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes
no pass days used

I did another 3 mile walk today without pain. I won't declare I'm injury free yet though. I can still feel it if I overdo some things. But being able to walk is a relief.

@Chinkiri
Check out this article too. I find the science of it interesting and am trying to increase protein at the moment. How Protein Can Help You Lose Weight

Finally another yesx3 instead of x2
Long walk
Had a virtual baby shower to attend today on Zoom. Not as painful as I feared it would be

@fractaltiger Thanks! I'm doing the right thing then, putting my protein at around 35%. Bang on today!
@donna25trinity I do eat beans, peas, eggs, yoghurt and cottage cheese, so will try and showcase those in my menus ... Not sure where to find hemp seed in France.

@Winner_in_Life Thank you, graines de chanvre! Found it! When my local organic food shop re-opens, I am sure they will stock this.

✅ I exercised for at least 20 minutes
✅ I stayed within my calorie budget for the day
✅ I kept track of everything I ate and drank

2️⃣ Pass Days left

Protein is an issue for me as well. Might be the reason why I eat close to 2000 cal. Not just now, but I am fighting hunger these days.

I did workout yday, but I did not eat the calories back!

@lesdarts180, I love your atittude, throughout! You'll get through this! 🌻🤗

Late entry for March 20:
3 x ✅ : ran 5k, walked x 2, gardening —> 18,332 steps!