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April 6
TWO Week streak!
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#MaybeI’veGotThis? Time will tell.
Ate 3 meals
macros/micros all great except too much fiber.
1 hr 22 minute walk 7.5K6 -
April 6
Exercise? Yes
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes4 -
April 6
Exercise: biking 70 minutes, stretching and PT exercises 45 minutes
Tracking: yes
Calories: under
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April 6
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 1 hour 24 minutes hike with my husband and son.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
(No Pass Days remaining)5 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes, treadmill 35 min / 2.07 mi + crunches + pushups
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
[Mon-Sat] Did I do treadmill AND weights or abs? yep, abs
Passes used: 0/3
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April 6
Exercise: Yes, 60 mins walk
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Walked 6.52 miles; strength training
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes3 -
RangerRickL wrote: »@SModa61 That is the same reason that I learned to love fiber. 2 tablespoonsful of Fiber One is usually a good daily amount or 5 small prunes. Maybe 100 calories max for either choice.
@RangerRickL I have a rather odd breakfast, but it starts my day with a solid start to my goals. I have a cup of decaf coffee with 2 tsp generic benefiber added (awesome stuff) plus one dose of Miralax (I have been told I will be on for life). The one scoop quest Protein Powder and a tablespoon of chia seeds for added fiber and iron. Stir with 1/3 cup water. Rest. Add 4 ounces non-fat greek yogurt and swirl. Top with 26 grams of Fiber One cereal (roughly 1/2 cup). I get 22 of my daily 21 grams of fiber, 31 of 50% iron (I am menopausal so 50% RDA is the goal), 38 grams protein, 9 g fat, and 42 carbs.
My lunch typically includes a homemade vegetable soup called a Detox soup (not sure why it is called that) for another 11% iron (so then I am at 42% out of 50%), 6 grams fiber.
My iron is finally normal after years of issues, and I see no sign of needing a second surgery. My first was a miracle that gave me my life back, but still prefer to avoid a do-over.5 -
@SummerSkier
I hope your second jab goes as well as mine did last Friday. I planned to take it easy over the weekend which my body probably needed anyway. Never felt bad and in fact think my arm never got as sore as it did for the first jab. A coworker was ok until about a day after then said she felt like she had been hit by a truck, extremely tired and didn't want to move for about half a day. We both had the Pfizer shot. Funny how it is different with everyone.
April 6
Exercise: Yes, an hour in the garden and 20 minutes on the elliptical
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes
passes: none
I was eating late into the evening since I did an hour in the garden after I got home. I still slept well though.
My body just feels better if I get good fiber. There is a fiber rich bread I really enjoy but don't buy much. One slice can fill me up, 9g of fiber. I'm also a fan of fresh fruits and veggies when I can. If we had a large lot around our house, I'd have a vegetable garden. I'm considering experimenting in some containers this year.4 -
My post for 4/6
All three done even a walk much more difficult than usual my knee OA has presented itself again so back to the offloaded brace for awhile but I got it done 🙂4 -
@mshawski - your comment about the noises you make while on the treadmill made me laugh. Maybe you and I should have a contest because I know I sound horrendous! It’s the beautiful sound of calories burning!
@MadisonMolly2017 - I listened to the podcast, she’s so helpful.
I have my vacation strategy figured out and it’s really pretty simple so as not to be overwhelming.- No maximillian meals. When I analyzed past behaviors during vacation, I decided this is my biggest issue. Ordering an appetizer, a huge meal, dessert, having drinks, eating it all, repeat the next day. So I’ll focus on reasonable portions.
- We’re actually checking in a cooler as one of our bags so that we can take sandwiches or something reasonable when we’re out during the days. We always take a cooler on road trips and do picnic lunches, but this is a first on the plane!
- I reset my calories for .5 lb loss. I considered putting it at “0” but am uncomfortable going that high. This added about 240 calories per day. If I go over, I won’t sweat it. I’ll have to guesstimate meals out anyway so it’ll be a best guess kind of thing.
- I’ll redefine exercise to be 8000 steps per day. I know that isn’t many, but my husband was recently diagnosed with afib and it isn’t completely under control. Plus he has a bad knee and has trouble walking. I don’t want to kill the poor guy so we’ll spend a lot of time on the car.
As I read this over, it sounds more complicated than it’s supposed to be. But it gives me reasonable parameters without being too restrictive.
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@SModa61 love ur pic and yep im the same chia seeds and yogurt to start my day. Chia seeds work a treat for me wen it comes to digestion.
@Madisonmolly2017 u def hve this!!! Ur doing fab!
Great holiday plan @biketheworld. Good luck with it!!1 -
February 10/3
March 12/3
3 yes
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@RangerRickL I analyzed the prune infographic with much interest because, well, it was about fiber lol However I didn't know they were such a good source of potassium too! I'll give them another shot. Thank you: we're always learning so much here!
@mshawski Your running issues are my running issues lol I never run without music in my ears. Also, these masks?! Great to wear for outdoor runs so no one can see me grimacing 😷
@SModa61 Agreed on Fibre 1 (and similar cereals like Kellogg's All-Bran Buds). Glad you're doing better with that aspect of your health!
Here's my late entry...
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | Theresa Depasquale's 90-Day Workout Program (35) TOTAL: 35
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 133
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 | 33%
Personal Bonus: Did I meet my fiber micro for the day (35%)? YES | 37%
Pass Days Used: (APR01)
And shout out to @snowshoe072 for inspiring me to get a medicine ball. It took a while for me to get around to it but I finally got a heavy one my teenage (but adult-size) son and I can play/slam with
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@fractaltiger I had an almost immediate reaction to the 2nd Pfizer jab. It was a drive thru and the line yesterday was crazy long. I was in the car for almost 2 hrs before I got my shot (so I already had to pee like crazy AND had a headache). Anyway, no sooner had the gal came by to write the 15 minute mark on my windshield when I felt my heart start racing. I looked at my watch and it was strange to see it shoot up from the 70's to over 160 within just a few seconds. So I honked my horn a couple times to get their attention and the EMT came over. I know that the increased heart rate could be the first sign of a really bad reaction so I did not wait. But after it spiked up it started to slowly come back down. I put my recliner back and my legs up. And then I just waited for about another 30 minutes or so with the EMT checking every 5 min on me. When my HR looked like it was going to stay around 90 or below I left and drove home. And that was it. Altho I am not 24 hrs in yet my arm is a little sore (like the first one) but I did manage a short walk without issues. I think my temp is up just a hair over 98 which is not normal for me in the am when it is usually 97 or so. Luckily I do know deep breathing relaxation exercises so I was doing those most of the time while I was waiting as the EMT thought it might be an anxiety reaction. hahah. might be?? I had NO reaction to the first time except my arm being sore and maybe a small headache and tiredness. maybe.3
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3 YES day. I hate the scale. That is all.4
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Exercise - yes! Burned over 800 calories!!!
Food logged? YUP!
Met goal? I had 600 some left for yesterday! 2 -
@summerskier wow on the reaction! Sounds actually scarier than the lousy flu like symptoms (fever, body aches, nausea). Glad it was short lived. Rest up today!2
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fractaltiger wrote: »@SummerSkier
I hope your second jab goes as well as mine did last Friday. I planned to take it easy over the weekend which my body probably needed anyway. Never felt bad and in fact think my arm never got as sore as it did for the first jab. A coworker was ok until about a day after then said she felt like she had been hit by a truck, extremely tired and didn't want to move for about half a day. We both had the Pfizer shot. Funny how it is different with everyone.
I'm thinking the arm pain is directly related to where in the arm the shot actually takes place. My first Pfizer shot had a very sore muscle and I could hardly lift my arm past my shoulder. The second one had hardly any pain at all. I got it at a pharmacy and the same person did it both times and it was in a different place about an inch apart. I had an itchy rash for several days on the second shot with a hard bump about three inches away from the shot so it was probably related to the angle. I need/want to do the Shingles vaccine in a few weeks and I'm more concerned about that one. It seems to have more side effects than the covid one for many people.
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Start weight, April 1, 2021: 124.6April 1, 2021 – 124.6 (+1.4)Thoughts and Goals for April:
March 1, 2021 – 123.2 (-3.0)
February 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 – 153.0April has arrived and I am sitting here reflecting back on this month. It is the first month since September that I have closed the month with an “up”. That said, an up had to come at some point since at some point one is no longer trying/needing to lose weight, and I had passed my original goal back in January, I believe. The up on its own would be fine, but the habits, or lack thereof, that crept into my March are the concern. So, for the month of April, I will be focusing on returning to preplanning/pre-tracking as much as is possible and to not just thrown in the day it does not go as planned. I know that I know how to re-group and I need to make sure I find the time and energy for that. I want to up my cardio. Yes, I am “group walking” every day which burns calories, but honestly, I could walk at that pace for hours and hours without effort. I need to push myself, here and there, again. I will also be trying to maintain the social aspect of the group walks as well, so juggling all those time commitments will take a little focus. Lastly, I need to return to adding back exercises. I have not planked in a month, and rarely done exercises other than walking, running, or biking. So I need to figure out how to include bodyweight or dumbbell workouts. Here’s to April.April History
Wishing everyone a great month!Date: 4/1Date: 4/6
Weight: 124.6
Exercised?: Yes, 0:54:43 group walk at 17’10” pace for 3.18 miles
Calories?: No
Tracked?: No
Rings Closed?: Yes, 1 of 30
Apple Watch TDEE: 2184
*** so not the way to start a new month. Did not respond well to another curve ball thrown at me. Going to pre-track tomorrow. It will be a belated 60th birthday dinner for my husband since his mother will have arrived and be able to join us for the dinner.
Date: 4/2
Weight: 125.6
Exercised?: Yes, 0:21:02 Apple Fitness Spinning; 0:32:29 Indoor cycling to Youtube CV19 news
Calories?: Yes, 1411/1590 + 314 exercise (net 493)
Tracked?: Yes
Rings Closed?: Yes, 2 of 30
Apple Watch TDEE: 2340
*** This is the way I like to handle my day! And this included dining out.
Date: 4/3
Weight: 123.2
Exercised?: Yes, 1:22:53 group walk at 16’30” pace for 4.92 miles, 10 min Apple Fitness core
Calories?: Yes, 1855/1590 + 312 exercise (net 47 )
Tracked?: Yes
Rings Closed?: Yes, 3 of 30
Apple Watch TDEE: 2079
Date: 4/4
Weight: 122.2
Exercised?: Yes, 0:31:10 Apple Fitness Spinning
Calories?: Yes, 1746/1590 + 197 exercise (net 41 )
Tracked?: Yes
Rings Closed?: Yes, 4 of 30
Apple Watch TDEE: 2052
*** Sitting here as I write this, I have to wonder if posting my thoughts here this morning helped me to frame and get through the day. This morning, I did actually expect today to be a pass day, despite the slight optimism I expressed in my post. Ten minutes later, I decided to track a tentative day – carrot cake, stuffed shells and all. When I got done, I saw that even with every food included I could meet my calorie goals for the day. Portion control was the key. The plan was 90% accurate and the other 10% was adjusted on the fly. When I added something, I took something else away (sorry salad :P ). I enjoyed Easter with no pass today. The success feels good!
Date: 4/5
Weight: 122.4
Exercised?: Yes, 0:39:22 walk with MIL at 22’53” pace for 1.72 miles; 0:20:03 indoor cycle
Calories?: No
Tracked?: No
Rings Closed?: No, 4 of 30
Apple Watch TDEE: 1679
*** Finished yesterday with “success feels good” and had a total crash day after my entertaining was over. Ate badly and slept a ton.
Most interesting thing though is looking at the difference in TDEE.
Weight: 123.6
Exercised?: Yes, 1:52:51 group walk at 17’22” pace for 6.49 miles; 0:33:31 late night 5K run at 10’22” pace for 3.23 miles
Calories?: Yes, 1732/1590 + 724 exercise ( net 582 )
Tracked?: Yes
Rings Closed?: Yes, 5 of 30
Apple Watch TDEE: 2657
*** Interesting how 4/5 was sandwiched between two strong days. Glad I “test drove” running a 5K again. Good to see I can do it.
Passes remaining: 12
