UAC members are a fantastic resource. There is always someone willing to answer any questions you may have. However, did you know that there are other resources within the UAC? They are on the group page under ANNOUNCEMENTS

• What’s on your mind today? - Our general chat thread.
• Introductions - This is where you can tell us a little about yourself
• FAQ’s - First port of call if you have a query
• Rules - an explanation of how UAC works

All these pages provide the opportunity to find out about the UAC.
Learn more about your fellow members in “Introductions”
Check out the "What's Happening” for a little extra chit-chit and finding out where the cool kids hang out.

It's Saturday, and the whole weekend lies before us. Let's make October count.

Saturday Oct 2

Exercise: Yes - Sh'Bam workout (45 minutes)
Calories under: No
Tracked everything: Yes

Pass 1/3 Whilst I was over the calorie count, there were still wins with saying no to some things and not having seconds. It is also good to be tracking again as (despite going over today) it really does make me think twice about what I eat, especially lazy snacks I don't need, but which go a long way in explaining my gained kilos.

gelatinouscube wrote: »

Good grief it's hard getting up and leaving the house to do exercise... If anyone has helpful tips I'm all ears 😅

Just get it out of the way ASAP, like ripping off a bandage. Get out on that walk/run before your brain is alert enough to figure out what you're doing!

The peanut butter debacle last night appears to have been triggered by hunger, possibly still remaining from a couple weeks back when I learned I had unwittingly spent a couple weeks in a 2.5 pound per week caloric deficit. I thought I had that reined in and comfortably at a 1.5 to 2 pound/week deficit, but apparently I'm not over this yet. I'm feeding the urges today with small, calorically dense low-no-carb items every 30-60 minutes until this hunger beast leaves today. Will report later how the day ended.

Exercise – yes – bike ride in the rain plus cardio.
Tracked – yes
Calories – yes.

I went out for a very short bike ride in the morning just down to the shops and got quite wet. Later, when the rain had eased a bit I went out again but I cut it short and got wet again ugh!

Yes x 3!
Congrats to the winners circle crew!!!
Goals for the month: increase my weights for strength training, rejoin yoga once a week, and continue to have less processed meals this month.

gelatinouscube wrote: »

Huzzah, a successful day!
Tracking: yep
Calories: yep
Exercise: jog/walked 5kms and only got rained on a tiny bit hahah

Good grief it's hard getting up and leaving the house to do exercise... If anyone has helpful tips I'm all ears 😅

It's all about finding something you enjoy. And sometimes it's not so much that you enjoy it while you're "doing it" as it is about how you feel after the fact. It always helps me to have a goal to work towards.

✅exercise - walked an hour
✅tracking
✅calories

Tracked logged and exercised. I did my first Epic workout today I have to admit I did modify it to meet my needs but with that said I did fine.

We also did marinated tofu with fresh peppers and onions a much better cooking and eating experience this time will do again but my protein is still short but getting better.

October 2, 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

Kitchen Closed? Yes
Did you go "nuts" with nuts today? No (2 day -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!

Pass day 0/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).

Welcome new and old members.

Welcome October, the beginning of cold season for those in the northern hemisphere and warmer season for those in the southern hemisphere

The UAC challenge has only 3 rules.

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

At first glance, they look very simple. From my experience these rules are applicable to anyone at any stage of this health journey. Whether you are just beginning, advanced or maintaining. (BTW, I've being in maintenance for the past 11 years).

I have come to realized that these are the only things that nobody in this life will do for me. Nobody can eat for me/you, exercise for me/you or track what I/you eat, lick or bite in this world. This is all about me/you, my/your health, and my usefulness to those around me! If I don't take care of my health then I cannot take care of anybody. (You are always advised to put on your mask when there is low pressure in the plane before helping your child/anybody, else both of you will/may die )

Does it mean that I will not fail? No, it is not about being perfect! But it about forming a habit. A habit that will bless me and move me forward in life, it will also bless those around me.

Therefore, as you join us in this month's UAC, you do not have to be perfect. We are not This is a very supportive group. We will support you as you learn these habits. Come by everyday, read encouraging/funny/realistic posts, and post something.

If you have at most 3 pass days (pass day is a day where you could not say "Yes" to any of these 3 rules). Then you are in Winner's circle.

If you have more than 3 pass day but you were here everyday, you are in the Champion's circle.

Welcome, let's hold unto one another like the Sea Otters. Let's each other hands through this month!
These animals famously hold hands to keep from drifting apart. (https://animals.net/sea-otter/)

Saturday, October 2

Tracking: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Yes, hike 60 min

Pass days to date - 0

Exercise – yes
Tracked – yes
Calories – yes.