August 5
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Great topic
Many know my Story/Methods…
I’ll tell it sometime again soon. But baby steps combined with a truly compelling Big Why. Walking 10K per day, tracked everything I have eaten since sept 2017.
Sept 1, 2021 will be my 3-year Maintenance anniversary and will mark 5 years 8 months on this journey.
It can be done. Really. AND I’m not hungry.
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Too tired to read everyone's posts so just here to report but you can bet I'll be catching up on everyone's awesome stories tomorrow.
Did i exercise for 20? Yep - 24 mins yoga, 40 mins biking, and a 40+ min walk
Did I track? Everything, yes
Did I stay within budget? Yes6 -
Another 2 YES day. Tracked and stayed within calorie budget but couldn’t get it together to move today. So 2 pass days. :-(.6
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Aug 5
Exercise: 45 minutes stationary bike, 20 minutes elliptical, 55 minutes weight training, 55 minutes stretching and PT exercises
Tracking: yes
Calories: under6 -
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
Tuesday: 5
Wednesday: 5
Thursday: 55 -
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: 36 min / 2.05 mi
Apple rings closed: 5/315 -
WOW these stories are amazing! Thank you all for sharing. I read every single one and am in awe. Seems we all have similarities when it comes to yo yo weight loss/gain. We are also all determined that this time will be different. We’re learning from each other, being inspired by each other, and supporting each other.
I’ll be brief (it’s 3:18 am and yet another sleepless night from work stress. Hoping i can go back to bed soon and get a couple hours of sleep.)
Since my mid 30’s I have yo yo dieted my way up from 145 to a high of 235. I did manage to take some of that off and fluctuated between 210 and 225. In January 2020 I was 225 and joined WW. I like the program but wasn’t getting much support and when Covid hit, even the online group fell apart. In January 2021 I joined this group weighing 217. I’m 198 right now, my lowest was 195 but the last 6 weeks I’ve struggled, but not given up. I’ve accepted and embraced slow results. I also realize that I tend to do really well for a month or two, then hold steady for a bit, then start to lose again. And I’ve accepted that.
I do so much appreciate this group and each of you. Thanks for your consistency, encouragement, and honesty! Crazy how an on-line group of people that have never met can connect this way.10 -
Did I.....?
Yes to all 3!
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Tracking and calories perfect. Tried to be cognizant, and did avoid the Haagen-Dazs in the freezer (only had one and tracked it). Dined out at dinner and used the online menu, pre-tracked and stuck with it. Exercise fell away. I expect the 6th, 7th, and 8th to all be good days.6
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Yay! @_JeffreyD_ I never tire of your concise but super funny posts
@WhatMeRunning Thank you for your "wall of literal text" because it highlights that sometimes we have to repeat events in our life before we can move on to the next phase of our life.
@lesdarts180 As someone who has a similar medical history, thank you for sharing yet another example of your ability to persevere (which was, coincidentally, yesterday's word of the day)
And to everyone else, I see themes:
* teens are tough
* "Yo-yo" is not a game
* Self-awareness makes all the difference
As for me, I inadvertently addressed today's question in my post for yesterday. What I'll add today is that after a whole 21 days of maintenance all I know for sure is:
* I need to keep tracking
* I need to keep investing in my health (ex, I paid for another year of MFP Premium yesterday)
* I don't have to finish/clear my plate
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES | The 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Workout - Dips (45), Hip Rehab (10) TOTAL: 55
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES | Base + 281
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES |
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Bonus: Did I meet my protein macro for the day (40%)? NO | 33%
Pass Days Used:
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August 5:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 20 minutes on Cubii at 11:30pm to avoid a 3rd pass day...
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes5 -
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love everyone's stories
Yes x 3
Exercise is just walking the dog, but I added an extra walk on lunch break6 -
@WhatMeRunning your daily step count is mega inspiring! sitting over here MEGA impressed4
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Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »
I turned 60 a cpl months ago and have noticed this year that my body just isn't able to do some of the things that I used to do. As a massage therapist, I also see a lot of overweight, and/or older people that can hardly move because they've spent their whole lives being sedentary..... I feel like if I don't get this weight off once and for all, that I'm destined for a very rough time in my 60s and 70s and beyond.
My mom is one of those people you're describing - she has just turned 60 and her mobility took a massive dive. It's one of the incentives I have to get things in order for myself. Thanks for sharing your story.
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~ ~ ~Waving Hello~ ~ ~ 8/5/2021~ ~ ~
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.......... 23,100+ ........ 110 m Walking .... 45 m house cleaning ..
(personal goal... 110 min total daily during week and 80 min walking total daily on weekend)
Another Day on TRACK !!!
Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
1-2-3-4-5
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »✅☑️✔️
Great topic
Many know my Story/Methods…
I’ll tell it sometime again soon. But baby steps combined with a truly compelling Big Why. Walking 10K per day, tracked everything I have eaten since sept 2017.
Sept 1, 2021 will be my 3-year Maintenance anniversary and will mark 5 years 8 months on this journey.
It can be done. Really. AND I’m not hungry.
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8/5
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? 👍🏻4 -
MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »✅☑️✔️
Great topic
Many know my Story/Methods…
I’ll tell it sometime again soon. But baby steps combined with a truly compelling Big Why. Walking 10K per day, tracked everything I have eaten since sept 2017.
Sept 1, 2021 will be my 3-year Maintenance anniversary and will mark 5 years 8 months on this journey.
It can be done. Really. AND I’m not hungry.
WOW
Thank you @bradkcrew !!0 -
Yes yes and yes.
Wow u guys blow me away with your weight loss and health journeys. Thanks for sharing. Since the age of 15 i hve always been 10 kgs over weight. I lost 23kg since the birth of my bub 15mths ago and am 400grams away from my goal weight atm. I hve a history of restricting then over eating and turned to food for comfort my whole life! I worked out from my early 20's till now and yep im living proof that u cant outrun ur fork. Lol! Learning how to eat in moderation has been my proudest health accomplishment. My sister sent me a pic of her banging body the other day from taking these diet cookies now the old Donna would of got sucked into it as a quick fix and i must admit for a second i was tempted. Lol. But i thought no u hve come so far just stay patient and determined and u will get there. So guys just like u all im taking the long but rewarding road!!! Xox7 -
August 5, 2021
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, and I have increased freggies!
Kitchen Closed? Yes
Going "nuts" with nuts today? No (3 days-free )
(I go "nuts" with nuts most times, trying to continue a good habit this month. Counting the number of "nuts" free days.) I am still learning a lot about myself in this area!
Lots of freggies today!
Pass day 1/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).
BTW, I have been in maintenance since 2010.
I have come to accept the fact that this is my life style. That I will always need to be accountable to the UAC 3 simple rules. (These rules are applicable to my finances if I want to stay out of debt and build resources!)
I like the way I feel and I want to keep it that way especially as I grow older and see people my age struggling with weight.
I want to also give the gift of consistency and discipline to my children. Consistency and discipline is work. Living healthy is work I am ready and willing to enjoy doing 3 -
Well, I seem to be more out of it than usual lately... I posted 8/5/2021 in the 8/4/2021 folder. That's what, twice this month? Or at least twice in the past couple of weeks? Either way... Le sigh.
Here it is in the right place:
8/5/2021
Did I exercise at least 20 minutes? I did. I rode my bike for 10.5 miles this morning (just over an hour). Going out was a leisurely uphill at about 8mph avg. Coming back, a speedier 12+mph avg. Love that downhill roll.
I think it took near 40 minutes going out, but only 20 coming back. Hahahaha!
Did I track everything? I did.
Did I stay within calories? I did not.
Pass Days: 3/3 (8/2, 8/4, 8/5)
Blood draw went well (I'm usually a hard stick, but she got it first try). Might have results tomorrow, although I think that may be unlikely, so probably Monday.
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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? Yes5 -
Pass day #14
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donna25trinity wrote: »Yes yes and yes.
Wow u guys blow me away with your weight loss and health journeys. Thanks for sharing. Since the age of 15 i hve always been 10 kgs over weight. I lost 23kg since the birth of my bub 15mths ago and am 400grams away from my goal weight atm. I hve a history of restricting then over eating and turned to food for comfort my whole life! I worked out from my early 20's till now and yep im living proof that u cant outrun ur fork. Lol! Learning how to eat in moderation has been my proudest health accomplishment. My sister sent me a pic of her banging body the other day from taking these diet cookies now the old Donna would of got sucked into it as a quick fix and i must admit for a second i was tempted. Lol. But i thought no u hve come so far just stay patient and determined and u will get there. So guys just like u all im taking the long but rewarding road!!! Xox
You are amazing! I’m so proud of you for staying the course.2 -
donna25trinity wrote: »Yes yes and yes.
Wow u guys blow me away with your weight loss and health journeys. Thanks for sharing. Since the age of 15 i hve always been 10 kgs over weight. I lost 23kg since the birth of my bub 15mths ago and am 400grams away from my goal weight atm. I hve a history of restricting then over eating and turned to food for comfort my whole life! I worked out from my early 20's till now and yep im living proof that u cant outrun ur fork. Lol! Learning how to eat in moderation has been my proudest health accomplishment. My sister sent me a pic of her banging body the other day from taking these diet cookies now the old Donna would of got sucked into it as a quick fix and i must admit for a second i was tempted. Lol. But i thought no u hve come so far just stay patient and determined and u will get there. So guys just like u all im taking the long but rewarding road!!! Xox
I'm going to go out on a limb here 😜 and say that the whole idea of "diet cookies" 🍪 sounds like a short term gimmick. 🤷♂️
Kudos for sticking with the smart health and financial plans!2 -
donna25trinity wrote: »Yes yes and yes.
My sister sent me a pic of her banging body the other day from taking these diet cookies now the old Donna would of got sucked into it as a quick fix and i must admit for a second i was tempted. Lol. But i thought no u hve come so far just stay patient and determined and u will get there. So guys just like u all im taking the long but rewarding road!!! Xox
I am SO SO proud of you. I had a friend locally that I finally convinced to come here and start counting calories but she got sucked into the quick fixes by another friend and quit MFP. That was 2 years ago. She walks and is quite active but she also eats a lot and drinks quite a bit - loves to go out and she hasn't really made any progress. sigh. It's sad. In 2 years when you are at your goal Donna and have maintained your sister will still be going up and down.
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AUGUST 5
Exercised: Yes - Hiking - Day 4 of our BC trip!
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
0/3 Pass Days Used4 -
This was a pass day for me.4
