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What worked for you today?
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I switched up my strength training routine a few sessions ago and have seen some better results. I had been doing roughly 8 more targeted exercises, meaning they focused on one muscle group. I have since switched to doing 4 compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, bent over rows, overhead press) and am now leaving the gym sweaty and a bit weak in the knees.5
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Before I left work this afternoon, I visited the office gym and put a fast mile on the treadmill before leaving for the day!12
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Sports therapy and kinesiology tape....
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urrr ahhh don't know2
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Looking at this photo and realizing how far I have come since 9/1/20. Knowing I'm doing everything in my power to keep moving forward. Finding the joy in losing weight😊😎.
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Walking for 5 minutes every hour and walking around the col de sac when I pull up in the front of the house or get ready to go.11
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What worked for me today was trying miso soup for the first time, with some mushroom and spinach thrown in. Surprisingly tasty and satisfying despite tiny calories. Lunch felt like a grander affair with this addition.18
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I love miso soup! What worked for me today was doing a doing a 20 minute workout, eating nutritious food and going for a 20 minute walk. Moderate exercise and nutrition helped me stay under my calorie goal.9
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Just getting up, having a cup of hot tea, and going to the gym before anything else. It works for me to work out fasted. No idea why. Maybe it's because I'm descended from farmers who got up and had a cup of coffee before going out and doing the morning chores, and only then went in and had breakfast.8
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What worked for me today was having food prepared yesterday that I could take to work for dinner. It made me able to not eat snacks when I got home.12
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I took the dog for a 1 mile walk first thing this morning--before coffee, even. If nothing else, I've accomplished that today--and despite being so darn hungry (long story) and eating 2/3rds of my cals already, I have enough left for what I planned for dinner--plus some, WHEN (not if) I get my jog in after work.
I haven't done anything before morning coffee in a REALLY long time. Can't say I'm setting a trend, but that mile was the difference between staying under goal and going over today. That matters some--not completely, b/c I get that going over goal may just mean a smaller deficit and that will happen some days--but today if felt good to know I had something going for me.
It's been a long 6 weeks. My mom died and my house sold and I only had 2 weeks to pack and move, and I'm still grieving. It will be ok, but just a long few weeks.26 -
What worked for me was getting up for the day when the cats woke me up at 5 AM. That way I had time to do a little exercise before work, instead of getting up at 5:45 as usual. I hope the cats aren't reading this! LOL7
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Sand_TIger wrote: »What worked for me was getting up for the day when the cats woke me up at 5 AM. That way I had time to do a little exercise before work, instead of getting up at 5:45 as usual. I hope the cats aren't reading this! LOL
I wish we had a "Funny!" button!😁6 -
Having the stationary bike at home, so I could just key up a video and watch something while I did a few minutes. No planning or thinking about it, and that's that much more movement in my day.10
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Getting up and doing a 30-70 minute workout (depending on the day). This is easier at present because I am living in a time zone an hour behind my work time zone. It has been a game changer for me.9
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Working out even though I was cranky and sore. Note to self: If you lift when sore, your muscles figure out they aren't really sore. (I have fibro.)10
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Ran 6.24(or a 10k) miles for the 1st time in 25 yrs.11
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What worked for me today was eating more protein earlier in the day so I didn't get the afternoon blahs and snacky craves. I'm going to do it again tomorrow.11
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I was dwelling on negative thoughts regarding my eating habits, but at some point I was able to say to myself "Just stop. Look at all you've accomplished already. Stay strong and keep this up, you know you're doing it the right way, even if it's slow".
And I actually felt much better after that moment.15 -
Walking 12,000 steps. It was emotional bc I cried for the first 30 minutes. Then I started to feel better again. Walking is definitely my happy place.18
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What worked for me today was having a small portion of cake and adding some sliced strawberries. Super-satisfying and filling for only 30 or so extra calories. 5
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Drinking more water. It really helps me stay on track.12
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What worked for me yesterday --
Logging my foods prior to eating. That way I can keep a closer eye on what I'm putting into my body, and I can adjust my meal quantity so I don't ruin a day's worth of progress.10 -
Yesterday - cutting the grass straight after finishing work at 3pm. It staved off the "hunger" I thought I was feeling, even managed to get an hour of studying in in the sunshine before the hunger came back, and I didn't eat dinner until 6.30pm.6
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Bought smaller plates. (( hear me out ))
Think about how many times we all like to, "fill up our plate," when we get ready to eat. If you have a smaller plate, you can actually play a Jedi mind-trick on yourself.... by filling up your plate with less food.19 -
I usually budget some calories for things like chocolate or black licorice, so I don't overindulge or feel deprived. Today I swapped that out for some 20 calorie hot chocolate and a single serving of Greek yogurt and blueberries. Was nice having the extra fruit and I know it'll keep me satisfied longer.8
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Adjusting my food choices to my hunger - or in this case lack of.
I'm doing a VERY small deficit and trying to maintain for more than a 2 week diet break for the first time. Having a day where I'm not hungry at all. So today has been a day of CHOOSING all those calorie dense (and healthy) foods I initially cut out while I was losing in order to meet a different kind of goal.
It feels like upside down world and is oddly uncomfortable, but I'm not feeling crappy or getting stuck in a weird psychological cycle so we're going with it.8 -
kyndread71 wrote: »Today --
Bought smaller plates. (( hear me out ))
Think about how many times we all like to, "fill up our plate," when we get ready to eat. If you have a smaller plate, you can actually play a Jedi mind-trick on yourself.... by filling up your plate with less food.
I can attest that this trick works wonderfully for me as well. I use a small plate for hot meals (usually dinner) and a small bowl for my cereal and milk.
The first time I weighed 30g of cereal I was in shock of how little it seemed. But now in a small bowl it just looks right - and truth be said, I don't feel hungry when I finish eating it.12 -
What worked for me today was letting go of my ego and choosing a beginner online workout instead of one that was too hard for me. I felt strong instead of miserable, and my form was much better!19
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Honestly this is ridiculous, but putting on my running socks instead of regular socks in the morning pretty much guarantees that I’ll get out there.
Sort of a light version of changing into your workout clothes first thing 🤷♀️14
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