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August 2

Mrs_Hoffer

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?

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donna25trinity

2nd Aug
Ate a naughty late lunch out, burger and cake so had to skip dinner and a treat last night. Still under calories and did a workout too. Thinking about going for my 1st jog in like 10 years today ha ha. Dnt really know where to start with it? Ill let u guys know how i went! Xox

@biketheworld love love love this! U will smash it, u hve already come so far! Xo

@genevermfp i had to Google wat ring fit is! Lol! Very cool! Well done! Xo

@SummerSkier awesome pic!xox

@whatmerunning great challanges u hve set 4 urself and wow check out all those workouts!! Xo

@Mshawski that is freaken hilarious!! I love ur stories, always such great imagery!! Ha ha ha!! Xo

@victorious thank u so much for ur inspirational post!! Ur so right only we can make the changes necessary for ourselves and our health!

@Mrs-Hoffer So much working out! Im feeling a tad lazy now!! Ha ha!! U go gal! Xo

@Jana_2020 wow wat a beautiful day u had. Not sleeping really sux and feels very lonely. Hoping 4 a better night sleep 4 u!! Xo

SModa61

Giving myself three yes today. According to my watch, 5.75 miles plus 84 flights inside the house today. I figure that counts for exercise. Tracking and calories good. AND, I ate a fruit. 10 PM watermelon. Heading to sleep.... Painters arrive again at 7. Appliance guy at 9, plumber at 8, donation pickup at 1, and supposedly the electrician is going to show as well.

skelly6902

Only achieved 2 out of 3:

[v] Exercised more than 20 minutes - Yes total 42 mins of workout
[ ] Within calorie budget - went over by 628 really struggled at the last hurdle last night
[v] Tracked all food and drinks

RangerRickL

Exercise: active stretching and walking for 50ish minutes
Calories: under my limit
Tracking: good

savvybshoes

Wow, totally forgot to check in yesterday. Was an insane day lol.

So, today:
Exercise: yes, 25 min run and waiting for the baby to get to sleep before I do my yoga
Food: all logged and under my calories and carbs

Winner_in_Life

mshawski wrote: »

WhatMeRunning wrote: »

@mshawski - Didn't you say you could use some added protein options? Sounds like you may have found it on today's run!😆

@WhatMeRunning - I did! 😂 I know vegetarians that also eat fish are pescatarians… what’s my title with the bug diet added? 😂🤣

Insectarians 🤔

_JeffreyD_

Yes on all.

ashleycarole86

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? You bet, husband and I went on a 6KM walk.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Sure did
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? You bet

shaniks75

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? - yes 60 minute walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? - yes (also ate most of the exercise calories, though)
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? - yes

GrandmaJackie

8/2

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 🎉
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? 🎉
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? 🎉

jamcnewman

August 2

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? ✅
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? ✅
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? ✅

LazyBlondeChef

Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes

Treadmill: 40 min / 2.5 mi
Back & Shoulders WO
Chest & Arms WO
Abs

Passes used: 0/3
Apple rings closed: 2/31

seilidhe

8/2/2021

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yeah, kind of. My usual to/from the bus, the stairs to/from the courtroom (7th to 4th and back again), twice, the sprint to get to the truck from the store while carrying the bag of dog food, trying to get there before the sprinkle became a downpour (the weather service had already alerted to a severe storm warning), only to have it all peter out. No real rain, and wind only for a short time. I was bummed. And it was like a sauna out there when I took Sienna for her last walk of the night. Blech!

Did I track everything? I did, although I estimated at dinner again.

Did I stay within calories? I did not. But I had mushrooms, onions, and blueberries this morning (not, mind you, together... the mushrooms and onions were in the eggs while the blueberries were just eaten by the handful an hour or so later). I had spinach at lunch. And dinner was a yummy salad. So at least I got some freggies in today.

Pass day #1: 8/2 Le sigh...

donna25trinity

@smoda61 wow u really hve ur work cut out for you atm dnt u!!

donna25trinity

@seilidhe great work with the freggies!

SModa61

donna25trinity wrote: »

@smoda61 wow u really hve ur work cut out for you atm dnt u!!

@donna25trinity each of us have our own unique challenges at times.

biketheworld

Yes to all 3

Pass days: 1/3

Freggie report:

Week of July 18 avg 4.42/day
Week of July 25 avg 3.42

Sunday: 3
Monday: 3

donna25trinity

SModa61 wrote: »

donna25trinity wrote: »

@smoda61 wow u really hve ur work cut out for you atm dnt u!!

@donna25trinity each of us have our own unique challenges at times.

So true!!! Xo

JennyRebecca1978

August 2:

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. I went for what should have been a 30-minute walk. It was (finally!) an amazingly beautiful day with the lowest humidity we have had all summer. I was out for more than an hour because many neighbors that I have not seen in so long were also out walking. Oh how I wish I could have walked for an actual hour, but I had to get back for a conference call. At least I got wonderfully fresh air and a healthy dose of vitamin D!
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.

Pass days used: 0

MaltedTea

@LazyBlondeChef That Dumbbell Challenge program is solid and full of great foundational moves you can use for LIFE. Good on you!

@Geneveremfp I'd love to hear what ends up working for/resonating with you with your meditation practice!

@mshawski I hope the bug is only 6 calories as opposed to 60 lol

To everyone drawing/journaling their progress and sharing it with us like @biketheworld and @MadisonMolly2017 thank you

@donna25trinity And, thank you for sharing your "Why" along with Will Bowen...

https://youtu.be/T5uW1Rrf5Fg

As for me, I fixed my calendar (the days were wrong) and got down to the first day of the The 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Workout. I have committed to running this program every 5 months. This is my THIRD time around but the first time realizing...

I've been doing it wrong! Mmmmmk 🤪

Instead of doing one accessory exercise between sets for the entire month, I'm supposed to rotate between four of them.

Also, when they say DO NOT DO ANY OTHER WORKOUTS during the day, they mean it. Even though my morning workout (20 min jog, 10 min skipping, 10 min hip rehab) was short, my afternoon KB workout had me near death and took MUCH longer than I thought.

But it got done and that's what matters.

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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | Run (20), Skipping (10), Hip rehab (10), KB workout (70)* TOTAL: 110
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 556
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES |
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*NOTE: Only 40 minutes tracked as calories since I was weeping over my weaknesses for approx 30 min. I don't think that burns anything except pride.

Personal Bonus: Did I meet my protein macro for the day (40%)? NO | 31%
Pass Days Used:

brisingr86

2 August

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, not much over, but did a couple short YouTube workouts. I was pleased because they included more calisthenic/strength moves vs steady state cardio.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Mrs_Hoffer

savvybshoes wrote: »

Wow, totally forgot to check in yesterday. Was an insane day lol.

So, today:
Exercise: yes, 25 min run and waiting for the baby to get to sleep before I do my yoga
Food: all logged and under my calories and carbs

Awesome day today @savvybshoes !! And just FYI...... if you miss a day due to being super busy, or company, or whatever - you can go back and fill in that day in the next day or two. For me - if I can't "remember" (because all the days begin to blur together!), then I simply look back at my food diary because it should all be there (total calories, over/under, and exercise - if you're logging it there). Hope that helps!

Anya_000

I enjoy all your posts.

Yes x 3
Started running again yesterday. Ran five minutes, walked one, ran four walked fifteen. Up and down hills in the woods. I was up to a 5K in 35 minutes months ago, but that's ok. I'll take my time and I get there again. The main thing at my age is, don't get injured 😂

DebyS137

~ ~ ~Waving Hello~ ~ ~ 8/2/2021~ ~ ~

Exercise for at least 20 minutes ..................................... ✅ ... 155 + min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... Sure am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... Sure did

STEPS.......... 20,200+ ........ 110 m Walking .... 45 m house cleaning and gardening...

(personal goal... 110 min daily during week and 80 min walking daily on weekend)

I am Staying on TRACK !!! Foot is doing much better

Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)

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bradkcrew

Okay, need to get the hang of this! Just noticed everyday has a new thread. I accidentally posted this to 8/1 so here is my repost to the correct day:

Hello Trimstones! Hope everyone had a good day!!

Exercise: Yes. Today was my running rest day. I went to Planet Fitness and did my weight circuit. I timed it and it actually turned out to be 20 minutes! It was a beautiful day so I went out for a walk after for three miles at a comfortable 16 minute-ish pace.

Log: Yes, even the sweet and low packets and the sticks of gum. Tedious!

Under: Yes, but I did a little better today with getting my calorie count up a bit.

Great weigh in today! I lost 3.6 lbs after a disappointing .6lbs last week. I changed nothing. ???

Tomorrow I will be attempting a 4 mile run for the first time, which I am dreading...I am going to be kind to myself though and if I need to walk in some spots I won't consider it a failure.

calvin20874

August 2

Exercise: 76 minutes mountain biking, 55 minutes stretching and PT exercises

Tracking: yes
Calories: under

fossil9078

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Enjoyed the rain today. Was able to get my pickleball in before the storms hit.

Mrs_Hoffer

@Anya_000 I know that's right!!!!

@bradkcrew It can be a little confusing in the beginning, but no worries! You got it!!

@fossil9078 Awesome 3 yesses!!! And pickleball!? I admit, I had to google it. I'd heard of it before, but never knew what it was! It looks like a ton of fun!!!!

lesdarts180

02/08/2021
I’m home again now so getting back on track. I drove home this morning, had lunch and dinner at home so tracking was easier.
Didn’t get so much exercise as recently but I did have two short bike rides and did enough walking to rack up almost 10k steps.

So, exercise – yes
Tracking – yes
Calories – yes.

I’m tired out – didn’t sleep well last night, and a whole week with the grandchildren is catching up with me.

LazyBlondeChef

MaltedTea wrote: »

@LazyBlondeChef That Dumbbell Challenge program is solid and full of great foundational moves you can use for LIFE. Good on you!

@MaltedTea I think it's an especially good program for someone new to weights. I've been lifting weights off and on for 40 some years so I found it not to be quite enough work. I use a typical lifting style and not the circuit style. I also do 3-4 sets rather than 2-3 and add several other exercises such as calf lifts (7 sets!). I was a little fascinated that doing all those glute exercises increased my hips by 1/2" in about six weeks. It probably just raised everything up.

I have small hips and was pleased about that. Not sure how much more I can gain but I would love another inch in the hips coupled with losing a few inches in the waist/lower ab area.

We all have our challenges!

For anyone new to weight lifting here is the link: https://www.livestrong.com/article/13727083-dumbbell-challenge

The reason I used it as a base was because it is completely dumbbell based so easily done in a home gym with very little equipment. The program I used before I had to make a lot of modifications to exercises using barbells or gym equipment that I think I lost some of the program balance.

This site is pretty good for showing you how to do most of the dumbbell weight exercises in proper form:
https://101exercise.com