Kenyaa3 wrote: »

Today
Eating: I am within my calorie budget as of now lol
Under calories: Yes
Exercise: 20 minutes walking during lunch but I’m aiming to do more before the night is over

Happy hump day team!

Awesome job 🎉🎉

For Today:
Tracked Food: ✅
Under Calories: ✅
Exercise: ✅ (walked indoors because it was so hot today)

DebJB30 wrote: »

For Today:
Tracked Food: ✅
Under Calories: ✅
Exercise: ✅ (walked indoors because it was so hot today)

Good job! I switched to indoors too. I can stand walking in the heat but sometimes I’ll endure it. Depends on my mood lol

emking517 wrote: »

Good afternoon everybody. Hope you're having a great hump day Wednesday

Username Emking517
June week 2
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW.. 157.0
CW.. 155.8

Hi! You aren't in this group, sorry!! Looks like you are in Run Track Minds, so be sure to post there!

frankwbrown wrote: »

Either MFP overestimates what my calorie requirements are, or Garmin overestimates how many calories my activities burn, or both.

A couple of weeks ago I was trying to figure out how accurate my FitBit's estimate of my BMR is, and I came across a bunch of articles that said studies have shown fitness trackers are not very good at estimating calories burned by activies or exercise.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-fitnesstrackers-calories/fitness-trackers-accuracy-varies-widely-for-calories-burned-idUSKCN1MS2QL

So today I was able to visit with my 2 week old grandson Conner
His mom was able to have a nap and a shower while he slept for 3 hours!!
Today:
I tracked every bite
I was under calories
I drank all my water
And I got my steps in!

Today:
Tracked Food ✅
Exercise ✅
Under Calories ❌

I was just over by a little, so I’m not too upset, but it’s because I wasn’t paying attention. 🤨

Shawtytel wrote: »

Thank you @Keepingtrack1234. This past week I have been so sluggish and not really in the mood to do anything. It's that time of the month that just weighs me down. I'm all out of wack for at least 2 weeks. But I'm trying to avoid the cravings and forcing myself to workout everyday.

Congratulations on being in maintenance for 20 years now. That's impressive! I'm excited about hitting my goal, hopefully within the next month or so but even more afraid to get there. Thinking about getting to that point really freaks me out. I'm afraid that my mind with switch into a relaxed state with eating habits and exercise and maintenance for me will be short lived. There is no one in my circle that I know who have set a weightloss goal, achieved it, and maintained it. So I don't know what life looks like beyond achievement so that I can be held accountable. How have u stayed the course for so long?

Hi! I LOVE talking about maintenance, because it's seriously the hardest part. It's a LOT of trial and error. Here are my BIG tips for anyone who is interested.

(FYI, I am a 41 year old woman, mother.)
One, I stick within a weight range (I am 5'7" and feel best between 138-140. Right now I am on the nose at 140 but have been more like 143 since the *kitten* hit the fan last March.
Stay around 1600 calories (that's what works for ME personally). I don't eat back exercise.
Get 10k plus steps a day.
Lift weights/do strength training (even light weights or body weight are GREAT!) (I use Fitness Blender for my workouts at home in my basement!)
Don't really eat after 6ish PM and before 8ish AM.
Try not to eat too much sugar (this is both physical and mental!)
I don't drink much (As I have gotten older it just makes me feel like junk.)
Eat a BIG hearty protein packed salad for lunch each day.
Get a lot of sleep.
I do weigh in a few times a week, just to see the ebb and flow.
Overall, it's just consistency for me. I will definitely have a drink or 2 this weekend at a party Saturday, so I kinda know and plan for that.

It's not a science, but this is what works for ME!

DebJB30 wrote: »

Today:
Tracked Food ✅
Exercise ✅
Under Calories ❌

I was just over by a little, so I’m not too upset, but it’s because I wasn’t paying attention. 🤨

NICE!!!

frankwbrown
Friday, June week 2
PW: 242.8
CW: 242.2 (0.25%)

According to an RMR test I had done not long ago, my RMR is around 1900 calories. I told MFP I wanted to lose 2 lbs/week, and it set my daily goal at 1400 calories. I've bumped that up to 1500 calories and told MFP to not add the calories burned during exercises (as it has been doing). So, I won't be trying that hard to stay under this new daily goal, I'll just try to stay near it. I'm hoping this helps me do better in tracking diet/exercise.

Colleen790
June Week 2
PW 169.0
CW 168.6

For Friday:
Tracked all calories
Was under calories
I did exorcise (walked indoors again)

The exercise is really the hardest part for me. The hot temperatures outside are keeping me from taking outdoor walks and that’s been the easiest way for me to get some extra movement into my day.

kaytyl2
PW:175
CW:171

Glad my 6lb gain last week is almost gone. Darn hormones!!

@Keepingtrack1234 u really have your maintenance figured out. I will absolutely be looking for tons of support and help when I get there. Thanks for sharing 😊