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August 26
Mrs_Hoffer
Posts: 5,193 Member
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?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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Healthy Life Hacks
Today I was interested in hearing some of your favorite "life hacks" that you have learned in your health journey. I know I could always use some more!3 -
Not sure if this is a hack, but it saves me a lot of stress and helps me stay on track.
I plan most of my meals once a week, usually on a Sunday morning. I use previous meals and ingredients where possible. I can then make a shopping list for the week, I know every day what I am cooking, eating and it helps me keep under calories. I am flexible though, can swap or change meals.
I usually have the same breakfast every morning, so I can put that on my planner easily. If I want to have a different breakfast, or no breakfast, it's simply remedied.
I also try and plan my exercise weekly. It's awkward now, because my exercise classes are still closed, but in normal times - from September I hope - I know when my classes are; l programme them in, add swimming sessions, swimming pool closed right now, very annoying, and I know that on other days I need to walk or bike. I really need structure in my life to get fit and healthy, otherwise I just fellallolop around and nothing gets done other than deadline work stuff...7 -
I'm off to Paris and then London from tomorrow, so no planning.9
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3xyes
7 km run + 3,5 km walk 😊5 -
✅✅✅ for today
1pass day used.7 -
August 26
UAC Goals
✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked every detail I consumed
Pass Days Used: 0/3
Additional Challenges
✅ - Net Carbs 30g or less (19g)
✅ - Protein 180g or more (195g)
✅ - 5+ Fruits/Veggies (7)
✅ - 15k Steps or more (19,197 so far)
✅ - Eat back fewer than 30% of exercise calories (23% - 295 of 1250)
Additional Challenges Met: 26/26 days
Today's Exercise- Morning Walk - 77 mins (4.27 miles)
- Afternoon Walk - 78 mins (4.30 miles)
I do similar hacks to what @Chinkiri suggested for food, the only thing I might add is stressing how I keep a store of items available to make quick meals, like smoothies as an example, all saved as meals in MFP so I can quickly make something and already know the calories and macros for it, making it easier to plug in at a moment's notice.
For exercise, I was always one to simply go outside and either walk or run for cardio and had no dependency on the gym for cardio gym equipment. But for strength, I always felt tied to a gym. I first broke that dependency with body weight exercises and learning variations on them to make them harder when needed. Every few weeks I would buy something for a home gym, be it a resistance band (or accessory), or a single dumbbell, or some floor mats, etc. I did not go for every size/option available, just what I needed the most at that time. After a couple years of slowly building my inventory, even though I didn't have every size/option I had enough of various sizes in enough equipment to progress through just about anything and have not been to a gym since before COVID began, and can't think of any reason to get a membership save for easier access to a pool.6 -
✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes: 96 minutes, aerobics/walking/circuits
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked everything
2️⃣ Pass Days left
Life hacks -
1. Programme frequent meals/recipes into MFP.
2. Prelog meals and adjust when you serve up
3. Having a weekly/monthly meal plan and a shopping list
4. Bulk cook and Freeze some meals8 -
26/08/2021
Exercise – yes, 2 bike rides, cardio etc
Tracked – yes
Calories – yes
“life hacks”?
I live on my own (boyfriend/partner will eat with me at weekends) so my main “hack” is to shop and cook just for me.
The freezer is my friend. I batch cook and freeze many meals. Use the recipe builder, portion it out and freeze for quick meals. I freeze bread so I can just take one slice and am not so tempted to eat half a loaf at one sitting (I have done this, many times in the past!)
I will buy individual portions eg mini babybel, because I can know exactly what I’m getting without weighing. If I buy a wedge of cheese it is so easy to eat more. The individual portions may cost more per 100g but it’s worth it to me. Proper cheese is nicer but it’s too easy to mindlessly cut extra slices, eat the crumbs etc.
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yes for 3.
having a quick grab and go in my purse if I get stuck out and can't get home. I have to keep my blood sugar stable so skipping can be an ugly situation. A beef stick, a protein bar, or fruit leather on hand can mean the difference between making it home or out on the ground. No, I am not diabetic. I have other issues. Can't quite explain it but it is similar to hypoglycemia.7 -
Yes x3
Running for exercise.
Life hack was when I started eating healthier I just added at least one extra vegetable to recipes. It was like a fun challenge. I easily get my 5 a day now and most days I'm on about 10 portions. Spinach works really well in most things. Broccoli and cauliflower are also pretty versatile.8 -
Exercise:
30 minutes--ran the first 1.5 miles, then a walk run combo after that.
I had some bad news today when I went to the orthopedist. Something weird has been going on with my knee for the past two months and has started to get worse. Turns out I have arthritis and a probable meniscus tear that I need to get an MRI to confirm. I feel so sad and defeated because I have been trying so hard and really want (need) to complete my 15k race goal.
Tracking:
Calories:
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Exercise: x
Tracked calories: x
Stayed under calorie goal: I reckon I did, because I didn't eat that much.
Just had a bit of an off day, feeling flat, no energy and listened to my body and rested.8 -
@bradkcrew - Did you talk to the doctor about running and your 15k plans? Likewise, get a second opinion either way from your primary doctor. Then do what you know is the right thing to do, be it going forward, or taking a break.
Reason I mention the second opinion is that there are doctors who are runners or know a thing or two about them, and then there are doctors who will advise literally every patient that they should never run because they have a bias against running. I know that may sound crazy, but it's true. Running for health is a controversy in the medical community. Some believe there is no such thing as a healthy amount of running. Others believe it can be healthy.6 -
Aug 26:
C✅ |T✅ |E✅ (Exercise today was a 45 min walk early this morning, and giving massages tonight for 3 hours).
Our internet is back on tonight, but I worked both jobs today, and only got home tonight in time to eat some veggies, check in here, and get ready for bed!!
I'll have to come back tomorrow to catch up on all your posts.
Although we finally got the (home) internet back on tonight, the woman on the phone made it sound like they only had 1 technician working this week.... ridiculous!!! Plus, if we want a credit for the 5 days that our internet was out, we will have to call them back after we get the bill. Seriously?? What has happened to customer service???? Ugh!!
My recent "hack" is that I'm pre-logging my meals for the whole day either the night before, or early that morning so that I can be sure to get my 100g of protein in and all my freggies! I can easily increase/decrease the amount of the veggies (ounces) in order to stay under my calorie goal, depending on what protein I'm eating.6 -
@WhatMeRunning Thanks, I did tell her about the running. She told me to continue if I felt like it, so I am going to keep trying. It's just a lot to process and I'm worried, but tomorrow is a new day!7
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@Bradkcrew I am sorry to hear about your possible arthritis and injury. This is not medical advice but since I had plantar fasciitis several years ago, turmeric has been my new best friend. I use the NatureMade and take it every single day. It’s great for any kind of inflammation. A word of caution- you cannot take it if you take blood thinners, aspirin or anything else that can thin the blood.
Listen to your body! I wish I had when I first started developing plantar fasciitis years ago instead of trying to run thru it.6 -
Exercise:✅
Tracked:❌ until dinner
Under:❌
We went out to eat to celebrate my husband’s coworker’s retirement. I couldn’t believe that I actually had to put on a jacket eating outside.5 -
I forgot to say my life hack. I do have an unusual one. If we are going out to eat, I will often grab an 80 calorie wheat hamburger bun out of the freezer in case I order a sandwich at the restaurant. Sometimes the rolls there can be up to 400 calories and it’s just not worth it to me!
The other thing I do is I often make our salads early and I’ll eat my salad as a late afternoon snack or appetizer before my husband gets home from work.9 -
Hello, not sure if I’m late to the game, but I joined the September challenge, but I wanted to start now to help get into the rhythm of things.
Today’s Weight (8/26/21): 189.6
Logged all food: yes
Under calories: yes
Exercised: yes; 30 minute timed walk, but also walked most of the day to reach 12k+ steps.7 -
50 min walk, 30 min weight session, cleaning, cooking & chasing after bub at park. Slightly over calories but still under maintaince so for me this is still a great day. Only 1 pass used and still going strong with no grazing. I'll jump on later to read way I've missed. Hve a blessed day & night my friends. Xo5
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Yes x 3!6
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August 26
Exercise - best day in a long time! We celebrated International Dog Day with Beau by going on a long walk as a family. I had over 9500 steps logged before breakfast.
Tracking - yes
Under calories - yes
As for hacks - I am committed to prepping and having options ready at most times. Tonight we had pre-roasted cauliflower with our dinner. We love roasted vegetables and find they are a terrific add in to salads or soups. I have an instant pot and do lots of batch cooking of soups, legumes, brown rice, etc that is packaged and frozen for future ease. 🥦🥕🧅🫑🍆🥘🍜🍝6 -
Yes x 36
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✅☑️✔️❤️
1️⃣ Pass Day left
5️⃣ days left in August!
11K steps
50 mins raking, gardening
Calories under
Slept great
Hacks: I mainly eat quick to prepare meals.
I make sure I always have protein defrosted (ie ready to cook) & fresh fruits/veggies in the fridge.
And watermelon!!6 -
clutterqueen wrote: »@Bradkcrew I am sorry to hear about your possible arthritis and injury. This is not medical advice but since I had plantar fasciitis several years ago, turmeric has been my new best friend. I use the NatureMade and take it every single day. It’s great for any kind of inflammation. A word of caution- you cannot take it if you take blood thinners, aspirin or anything else that can thin the blood.
Listen to your body! I wish I had when I first started developing plantar fasciitis years ago instead of trying to run thru it.
I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for the last couple of years, drove me insane. But for the last couple of months it has completely disappeared ... I even did a beach walk on Wednesday for an hour without any footwear on and they were still OK. But I am interested in turmeric. Do you take it in a tablet form? I've seen the drinks advertised but they're not for me. but would be curious if it was in tablet form like a vitamin? Did it help with your plantar fasciitis? Although i don't have that anymore, I think I have inflammation in my joints.4 -
No, didn't stay under calories and didn't track the meal I had at friends'. Had a great time though, the first time in months and months eating out at a friend's house. I did walk some 30 minutes though.6
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Hey all.. just here for my check in but looking forward to reading everyone's great hacks in the morning!
Did I exercise? Oh yes, so many walks again today - one before work, a long one at lunch, and out again after along with a short yoga session.
Did I track it all? Yes
Was it within calories? Yes
Pass days used - 26 -
8/26/2021
Did I exercise? Negatory.
Did I track? I did.
Did I stay within calories? Nope. Cake happened as I continued to celebrate my birthday.
This also happened:
I was a pretty big fan of the Hercules and Xena shows. Mostly because of the cute guys. I got kind of involved in online fandoms for Michael Hurst (Iolaus) and Kevin Smith (Ares). Sadly, Kevin, who this bobblehead was modeled after, died in February 2002 after falling off some scaffolding on a movie set in China. I met him once, in October 2001, and he was such a nice guy. I turned into a total fan girl, completely gobsmacked and unable to speak. (I was 43 years old. It was kind of embarrassing to lose it like that.) He was very sweet about it. My friend, who I met on the "Temple of Ares" bulletin board on the SyFy Channel's website, poked at me until I somehow managed to whisper a request for a picture. She took the photo of Kev and I on her camera. (Her husband then took a picture of her and Kevin and managed to cut off the top of her head. LOL) She eventually had the photo printed out and was going to send it to him to autograph before sending it to me, but he passed before that happened. She ended up just framing it and sent it to me for my birthday that year. It sits on my desk at work. My friend passed away herself last year. Broke my heart. Anyways, my darling daughter and her buddy found this in a used record shop a couple of weeks ago. It was, apparently, supposed to be my Christmas pressie, but Kindra brought it to GWD tonight as my b-day pressie. It's going to work with me tomorrow and will sit next to my photo.
I'll come back tomorrow to read everybody's posts for today. 6 -
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: 35 mins / 2.18 mi
Apple rings closed: 26/31
Hacks? I don't think I have any.5
