Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, just over 100 minute walk
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 - 1

Will definitely be in the Winners Circle again.. yay

Sept 28
Exercise - yes, 40 minutes walking, 20 minutes stretching
Tracking - Yes, planned the day and followed the plan
Calories - under
Pass days - I think 9
Definitely not winner's circle!

Catching up on 3 days right now. I didn't wake up early enough to have my computer time on Monday or Tuesday. I was still reading everyone's posts on my phone at odd moments during the day but didn't write my stuff.

I have had a good 3 days following my new 1200 calories a day plan. The planning what I am going to eat takes a little more work. I'd gotten pretty good at planning for 1400 calories and I usually could fit things in no problem the first try. Now I usually have to go back and take something out and that is kind of heartbreaking. But actually eating the meals, they are still satisfying and I am not overly hungry. I am careful to still eat the same volume of food and the same amount of protein. Just taking out the fatty extras like cheese (sob). It has resulted in finally losing weight! I think I may finish out the month 1 pound down from where I started, which would feel really good. I guess the ongoing question is if this calorie level feels really sustainable or if I want to just stop losing weight and maintain at this point. I am 25 pounds down from where I started but I wanted to lose another 10-20. Probably just 10 would be fine. What I'd really like is to lose a lot of my belly fat - not just for vanity reasons but because I know that's supposed to be very unhealthy. But I do know from prior weight loss that I have to get down to very low body fat to lose that fat - it's the last place I lose. So that may not be possible while living the life I want to live. Trying to figure out when I am done and ready for maintenance phase is trickier than I thought it would be. My original goal was to "bounce back" from pregnancy, but as my oldest is approaching 10 years it's hardly a bounce! And maybe not realistic or necessary to get all the way back to where I was when I am 10 years older.

As for apps, I use MFP. I have been tracking my weight in a google spreadsheet as well for a long time. I have a Withings scale that automatically sends my weight to MFP, so I don't usually check that app but it is working in the background. I do look at the Apple Health app that tracks my steps, which is kind of motivating. I'm usually 3k - 5k - definitely not much compared to the rest of you! I like All Trails for mapping my hikes and not getting lost - just bought a subscription to the pro version so I can download maps for when I will be out of cell range. A few weeks ago I went for a hike with my 5 year old out of cell range and got turned around a few times, so felt like it was a worthwhile investment. What else? I have a Facebook group with some friends for exercise check ins. I think that's it.

@Mrs_Hoffer - what a great question. I started a response yesterday and then got distracted and never finished.

@mshawski - I forgot all about that zombie app until you mentioned it. What a hoot.

I haven’t seen anyone mention the Spark app. I loaded the free trial last month but my time is up and I’m debating whether or not to start paying for it. I used it on vacation and checked off things to do and see. I earned a badge that I’ll be able to add to the lanyard part of my medal.

September 28

UAC goals
✅ Exercise 20+ minutes
✅ Calories within budget
✅ Tracked every detail I consumed
Pass days used: 0/3

Additional challenges
✅ 3+ strength sessions in last 7 days (9/27, 9/25, 9/22)
✅ 17k+ steps (22,360 steps)
✅ 7 day avg. 7.5+ walking miles (7.6 miles)
Additional challenges met: 21/28 days

Today's Activities
🚶‍♂️ 70 min Morning Walk (4.01 miles)
🚶‍♂️ 84 min Afternoon Walk (5.01 miles)

Yes, yes and yes

I use the Apple Watch/Fitness app. I focus mostly on completing circles vs steps. I set my own goal levels and if I complete my circles, I am in pretty good shape for the day. And the Sept monthly challenge for me is 7 miles a day.

I remember being intrigued when I saw my boss wearing an Apple watch a long time ago with the colorful fitness circles, I knew this was something I wanted. I am not sure why but the graphic appeals to me greatly. I also use their fitness program which I like but right now I wish I could have something more specific for motivating me to do individual push-ups which is a goal of mine.

I had been tracking my food in a different app outside of MFP but switched at the beginning of the month after @MadisonMolly2017 had posted she used MyNetDiary. I was curious, looked at it and liked it. It is just the opposite of the Apple circles. Instead of a circle, there is an outline of a brightly colored apple and the goal is not to exceed the outline of the apple. For whatever reason, I love this and it seems to give me extra motivation.

I also signed up again for Headspace. I had signed up last year after going through such a rough time. I was going to let it go but they offered me such a good deal, that I signed up for another year. I am striving to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into my overall health routine just as much as diet and exercise. This is a work in progress.

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~~~9 / 28 /2021~~~ Waving Hi ~~ 🧚🏼 ~~ Autumn Has arrived ~~ BLESSings ALLways ~~ 💖 ~~

Exercise for at least 20 minutes .................................... ✅ ... 220 + min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... I am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... I did


STEPS......... 30,100 +.......... 180 walking ........ 40 m house cleaning


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

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slimtastesbetter wrote: »

When I needed to get a new GPS watch I debated between the Forerunner 235 and the 35. Cheapie that I am I went with the 35.

In my opinion, there is no such thing as an inferior Forerunner, they all do so well at the core things. I've owned fancier ones (loved a 600 series I used to own) but a few years later when I had to replace it I found the 200 series had all of the features I really used, and the higher end series only offered (really nice things) that I just didn't need, so I saved some money and got the 200 series, and have never regretted it once.

Yes that's true @WhatMeRunning, I'm very happy with my Forerunner 35, it's a great watch. It has all the basics that I want--time, distance, pace, heartrate, calories, steps etc, and then some.

Sept 28
✅✅✅
12.3 K

In Champions’ Circle

I'm always surprised when people so easily get 10,000 steps a day. I rarely do even on days I do treadmill, EPIC and walk.

Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »

znaoiec wrote: »

I had been tracking my food in a different app outside of MFP but switched at the beginning of the month after @MadisonMolly2017 had posted she used MyNetDiary. I was curious, looked at it and liked it. It is just the opposite of the Apple circles. Instead of a circle, there is an outline of a brightly colored apple and the goal is not to exceed the outline of the apple. For whatever reason, I love this and it seems to give me extra motivation.

Back around the 8th when @MadisonMolly2017 mentioned MyNetDiary, I downloaded the app and took a look at it too. Can I ask if you or @MadisonMolly2017 think that the food diary is more accurate (or perhaps just more detailed?) than MFP? Or why you like it over MFP? (I'm just curious). I'm having a hard time deciding if I want to switch over to it when I have so many "recipes" and "meals" already in MFP. But if I do decide to switch over, I want to do it on the 1st (tomorrow).

Glad you asked this. I’m interested in knowing the same thing. Looked intriguing and I trust @MadisonMolly2017 completely. But trying to understand the benefits.

@Mrs_Hoffer
@biketheworld
@seilidhe

I found MyNetDiary prior to MFP. Having said that, they vet each entry of food/nutritional info. So, from what I’ve seen & heard it likely is more accurate…on the other hand, it’s a smaller database of foods. You can add any item & they will confirm info & add it, but again, more work.

I began using it because for a very short while post-transplant, I was medically created diabetic, so I used it to manage & spread my carbs/sugars. Due to transplant, I must watch sodium & protein so I use it for that now. Blood glucose is low normal - no diabetes!!

I use it in my Apple phone.

Does MFP do detailed micro tracking? If so, I’m not sure if it’s worth switching- especially if you’ve entered your recipes.

Does MFP allow you to copy meals from one day to another?

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might be applicable here.

If you are diabetic, it’s a truly great app.

Hope this helps
Maddie🌸

Thank you, @MadisonMolly2017 and @Mrs_Hoffer! I think I'll just stick where I'm at because I also have recipes entered here and MFP does what I need it to.